Record stock shortages hit manufacturers – business news 24 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Record stock shortages hit manufacturers. Staff shortages and supply chain issues slow UK recovery. Small firms allocated £25m eBay funding. One in three mid-sized firms

Entrepreneurs contribute £125bn – business news 20 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Entrepreneurs and freelancers contribute £125bn to the economy. Consumer confidence slips but stays above pre-pandemic levels. Remote staff would accept lower wage.  Sunak unlikely to increase income

Unemployment rate falls – business news 18 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unemployment rate falls.  Wages up 8.8% year-on-year. London office lettings at highest level since before pandemic. Pension triple lock set to be watered down. Supermarket sales. UK

Trade experts to boost small firms – business news 17 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Trade experts to boost small firm exports. Unemployment. Interest Rates, The recovery. Bosses concerned over loss of talent. Retired workers could help plug skills

business news 16 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. More SMEs target overseas expansion. WFH unlikely to become a legal right. Job ads dip. Uncertainty over jobs as support winds down.Commercial rent collection continues to recover and more. More SMEs