Late payment by retention is holding the construction sector back. 10th June 2019. Late payments of retention money is holding the construction sector back according to a government report. What are retentions The retention system is an industry standard of

Luxury chocolate retailer Rococo collapses into administration. 31st May 2019. Updated 4th June 2019. According to press association releases, Luxury chocolate brand Rococo has gone into administration. The high-end chocolatier, which has five stores in central London, will now be

Banks reject 70% of small businesses 3rd June 2019. A new report shows that Banks reject 70% of small businesses applications. A report from Smith & Williamson reveals that 70% of small businesses fail to secure finance at the first

Late payment problems lead to redundancies at electrical and mechancial contractor. 31st May 2019. Late payment problems have lead to redundancies at Star Services (Southern). The Wiltshire based Mechanical & Electrical services specialist, Star Services (Southern) has made the “majority”

Loophole leaves late payment reporting requirements unfit for purpose 29th May 2019. MPs have pointed out that a loophole in the  late payment reporting requirements means they are unfit for purpose. MPs and SME representatives are calling for legislation designed