Cashless trend potentially “devastating” for small businesses, warns FSB. 10/06/2019. The chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses has warned that many UK businesses could suffer “devastating” losses if bank charges for cards are not restricted, as cashless transactions account

The U.K. economy shrinks as factory output falls most since 2002. James Salmon – 10th June 2019. In figures released this morning factory output was shown to have fallen the most since 2002 causing the U.K. economy to shrink. Manufacturing

Boots to close 200 stores as High Street crisis continues. 03/06/2019. UK chemist chain Boots has announced plans for a review that could see more than 200 stores close over the next two years, as problems for high street businesses

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

Pessimism surrounds family finances. James Salmon, Director, 23/5/2019. Updated 07/06/2019 Pessimism surrounds family finances. See our earlier post – Three in ten British adults’ personal finances go into the red An IHS Markit survey shows that although unemployment is at