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

Business news 25 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Credit agency restores UK’s AA rating . Firms struggle to find workers. Bills should reflect lower costs of renewables sooner. CBI hired ‘toxic’ staff.  And more business news. Credit agency restores

Business news 21 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK consumer confidence rises to highest level since Ukraine invasion. Retail sales decline. Green Energy and North sea producers hit out at windfall tax. A ban on all exports to Russia? 

Business news 11 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Global economy set for years of weak growth. Ultra-low interest rates will return. Call for higher pay for workers. Employers offer “early finish Fridays”. Recession risk receding?   And more business

Business news 6 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. New orders deliver boost to services sector. Pensioners and under-25s lead rebound in optimism. Factories record eighth consecutive fall in activity. Retailers suffer sharp drop in footfall .  And more business