Half of SME’s fear an income fall – business news 26 August 2021 Half of small businesses fear an income fall in the next year. The latest insolvency numbers. Car production slumped to lowest level since 1956 in July. Bank

Half of London SME’s hiring – business news 25 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Nearly half of London SMEs plan to hire this year. Retailers report higher sales, prices also rise. HMRC issues reminder for fifth SIESS grant claims.

Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code – business news 23 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unilever and Diageo face expulsion from prompt payment code. FSB calls for NI burden to be slashed. Retail Sales.  Unemployed take

Entrepreneurs contribute £125bn – business news 20 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Entrepreneurs and freelancers contribute £125bn to the economy. Consumer confidence slips but stays above pre-pandemic levels. Remote staff would accept lower wage.  Sunak unlikely to increase income

Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code – business news 11 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Tesco resigns from Prompt Payment Code. Over 350k SMEs cannot repay Covid loans. Almost 300,000 sole traders face increased tax bills and more business