Manufacturing slows 3rd September 2019. UK Manufacturing falls to seven-year low Activity in the UK’s manufacturing sector contracted at the fastest pace for seven years in August, a closely-watched survey has suggested. The uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the global economic

Bank referral scheme helps fewer than 800 firms 2nd September 2019.   The bank referral scheme, an initiative administered by the British Business Bank on behalf of the Treasury and which links small companies turned down for bank finance with

Brexit readiness fund is launched 30th August 2019.   Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has launched a £10m grant scheme for business organisations and trade associations to support businesses in preparing for Brexit ahead of October 31st.   The fund is open

A third of UK businesses not chasing late payments 28th August 2019. Research shows UK business is not chasing up outstanding payments. In shocking news it is shown that a  THIRD of UK businesses who were paid late in the

Global insolvencies ‘rising faster than expected’ 28th August 2019. If you export you will be concerned to learn that global insolvencies are rising faster than expected. Most UK SMEs are aware of issues in the UK linked to low growth,