Business news 11 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Three-quarters of UK business hit by labour shortages. Companies collapse at fastest rate since financial crisis. Business confidence slumps as output shrinks. Over 20,000 LLPs raise fraud concerns Households face rising

Business news 7 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Tight gas supplies could lead to blackouts. IMF warns the world is edging closer to a global recession. UK businesses predict record price rises to offset higher wage bills. UK construction

Business news 5 October 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small businesses are losing customers as prices climb.  Shell boss: Taxing energy firms to help the poor is ‘inevitable’. Ministers plan curb on strikes. Commons leader: It ‘makes sense’ for benefits

Business news 30 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. The UK just misses recession. Rising borrowing costs add to pressure on SMEs. Kwarteng defends mini-Budget. The BOE and Government undermining each other. Investors lose interest in UK plc?   And more

Business news 29 September 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. British Business Bank warns on small firm defaults, BOE intervenes in the bond market, more commentary on the mini budget. CBI chief urges Government to show it can boost growth. Automotive