business news 13 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economic growth stalls in July. Inflation expected to reach three-year high. Rising wages may see inflation pressure persist. Customs bill hits a record £2.2bn. End nears for insolvency protections.  660k jobs

business news 9 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Credit shortage for SMEs hampers “levelling up”.  Over half of Scots SMEs fearful for their business. Paperchase’s unsecured creditors left out of pocket. Demand for workers is rising sharply. Driver shortage

Half of firms unable to run at full capacity -business news 3 September 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Half of firms unable to run at full capacity. Acquisitions of SMEs up 60% in H1.  REC warns of continued staff shortages

Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code – business news 23 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code. FSB calls for NI burden to be slashed. Retail Sales.  Unemployed take

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