Business news 18 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Resilient economy makes outlook brighter. Cost of living is the public’s top concern. AI can ‘turbocharge’ productivity, says Sage boss. Insurers could owe thousands. Chancellor: Office working should be default . 

Business news 17 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Insolvencies fall 15% in April. Pay growth and employment climb in Q1. One in five struggling with bills and credit repayments. 78% of people look to cut costs.  And more business

Business news 16 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. One in five workers will be higher-rate taxpayers by 2027. Long term sick at record high. Fraud warning as more directors are probed for corporate misconduct. Unemployment unexpectedly rises. Card payments,

Business news 10 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. SME owners feel isolated due to excessive hours. Firms advised to limit alcohol at work events. Optimism increases among business bosses. Bankers got it wrong on the economy. Permanent hires fall

Business news 9 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms stretched by fixed energy contracts. UK firms more optimistic than rivals. Consumer spending fails to match inflation. UK to avoid recession in H1. Bank of England set to raise