Port Delays – business news 14 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economy expands in August. Port delays. Sunak urged to cut business rates.  Gas companies tumbling.  Recruitment woes. And more business news. Economy expands in August Figures from the Office

Construction growth hit – business news 7 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Construction growth hit by shortages and price rises. UK managers plan slow return to office as Covid concerns remain. Johnson’s conference speech dubbed “economically illiterate”. IMF inflation

business news 6 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Rising costs hamper business growth. Visa Tax suggested. PM: Bosses have used high immigration to avoid investment. Global deal on 15% corporation tax rate edges nearer and lots more business news.

business news 5 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms say tax rises threaten faltering recovery. Staff shortages spread, shrinking product lines. Tories say businesses have become ‘drunk on cheap labour’. R&D spending climbs to record £47bn. Johnson to

business news 4 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms concerned over Covid loan repayments. Chancellor considers extension of Covid loans. The Fuel Crisis. UK lags rivals in electric car race. Chancellor urged to go for growth. Shortages hit