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 5 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Resurgent economy increases inflation concerns. Give small firms tax breaks for tech investment. Consumer credit growth,  Summer Fridays, prisoners to fill vacancies, strikes, Apple, US banks, AI, pensions and more business

Business news 3 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Manufacturing downturn continues. Scottish economic growth sluggish. UK launches new anti-fraud initiative. London can be a global leader in AI. Regulator proposes sweeping changes to UK listing regime. And more business news.

Business news 26 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. BoE chief economist: People ‘need to accept’ they’re poorer. London retains green finance crown. Tax-free shopping, Amazon, Unipart, LVMH, Primark, Premier Inn, GSK, tax, borrowings, CBI and more business news. BoE

Business news 19 April 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. UK insolvencies rise 16% in March. Inflation falls less than expected. Labour market pressures are easing but wage growth remains strong.  And more business news. UK insolvencies rise 16% in March