Business news 20 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Businesses must take risks to survive. Brexit has boosted wage growth in the UK. Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%. Office refurbs bounce back.  Retailers face high

Business news 17 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Black Friday spending expected to be down on last year. Retail sales fall. Investment in net zero ‘will keep interest rates higher for longer’. Business leaders call for permanent tax break

Business news 8 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Sharp rise in job seekers as companies cut headcount. The King’s Speech. retail sales, Grocery inflation, oil, house prices and more business news that we thought would interest our members. Sharp

Business news 7 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Steep falls in housebuilding drive contraction in UK construction. EV demand falters as manufacturers risk missing targets. Shoppers ease back on spending.  And more business news that we thought would interest

Business news 6 November 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Cash flow identified as top challenge for SMEs. UK economy contracts, raising recession fears. Services sector activity falls. Tax, profit margins, Savings rates & lots more business news from the weekend