The U.K. economy shrinks as factory output falls most since 2002. James Salmon – 10th June 2019. In figures released this morning factory output was shown to have fallen the most since 2002 causing the U.K. economy to shrink. Manufacturing

Retail sales suffer their worst month in 24 years. 4th June 2019. Retail sales suffer their worst month in 24 years. UK shoppers shunned the high street last month leading to sales plunging in May faster than at any time

Luxury chocolate retailer Rococo collapses into administration. 31st May 2019. Updated 4th June 2019. According to press association releases, Luxury chocolate brand Rococo has gone into administration. The high-end chocolatier, which has five stores in central London, will now be

Banks reject 70% of small businesses 3rd June 2019. A new report shows that Banks reject 70% of small businesses applications. A report from Smith & Williamson reveals that 70% of small businesses fail to secure finance at the first

SME government loan values decline. 03/06/2019. Worryingly, it has been reported that SME government loan values have declined. The value of bank loans being offered to small and medium-sized businesses through the government’s flagship small business lending scheme has dropped