Business news 11 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK economy bounced with 7.5% GDP growth in 2021. SMEs need support. Insurer says SMEs must consider protecting their borrowing. Hospitality bosses call for VAT freeze. HMRC denies it is soft

Business news 10 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK’s small business support scheme suffers slow take-up . Pay rises for new starters. BoE chief economist cautions against ‘aggressive’ approach to rate rises. Number of high growth firms plummets. And

Business news 9 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. BoE’s failure to control inflation leaves Britain vulnerable. Living standard squeeze will drag on economy. Shrinking executive pay makes Britain less attractive to top talent.  And more business news. BoE’s failure

Business news 8 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Pandemic loan losses could hit £20bn. Jim O’Neill slams Government’s economic policy. NICs hike will hit apprenticeships. Plan B hits consumer spending. And more business news. Pandemic loan losses could hit

Business news 7 February 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small businesses face massive cost increases. Consumer confidence falls amid price rises. Britain takes a hit from homeworking? Bailey criticised over pay restraint call. FSB calls for support as energy costs climb.