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

Inflation drops – business news 19 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Inflation drops to 2% in July. House prices climb at fastest rate since 2004. Caution urged over increased regulation.  FTSE bosses take a pay hit. And referees score

Unemployment rate falls – business news 18 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Unemployment rate falls.  Wages up 8.8% year-on-year. London office lettings at highest level since before pandemic. Pension triple lock set to be watered down. Supermarket sales. UK

Trade experts to boost small firms – business news 17 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Trade experts to boost small firm exports. Unemployment. Interest Rates, The recovery. Bosses concerned over loss of talent. Retired workers could help plug skills

Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences – business news 13 August 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Firms urged to pay staff for jab absences. Forcing people back into offices is ‘wrongheaded’. Union calls for permanent furlough system. GDP