Business news 11 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Business failures are most likely during the first half of the year. Small businesses struggle to survive soaring UK energy prices. Just 20% of SMEs describe themselves as tech-savvy. Most small

Business news 10 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. COVID-19-related absence hits output and reporting. Business optimism. Energy bills to jump. And more business news from the housing market, construction, restaurants, Brexit, manufacturing and retail in a jam packed Monday

Business news 7 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Cost of living squeeze could ‘be worse than the financial crisis’. Omicron spread hits services sector. Manufacturing output index rises.  And more business news. Cost of living squeeze could ‘be worse

Business news 6 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms need urgent support . 85% of firms saw supply shortages in 2021. Inflation set to hit record high. Businesses warn of ‘unprecedented’ cost pressures.  And more business news. FSB

Business news 5 January 2022 James Salmon, Operations Director. Manufacturers see decline in export demand. Spending and borrowing start to normalise. Grocery sales. Britain’s national debt. No surge in workers returning to offices.  And more business news. Manufacturers see decline