Business news 16 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. One in five workers will be higher-rate taxpayers by 2027. Long term sick at record high. Fraud warning as more directors are probed for corporate misconduct. Unemployment unexpectedly rises. Card payments,

Business news 15 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small Business faces economic damage as interest rates rise. Rises cost UK mortgage holders £12bn in extra payments. New capital rules will stifle SME lending. Cost of living and strikes weigh

Business news 12 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. BOE raises rates to 4.5%.  And more business news. BOE raises rates to 4.5% Persistently high inflation forced the BOE into its 12th rate hike in a row, up 0.25% to

Business news 11 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. High street banks tighten small business lending. UK losing £2,300 per minute to fraud. The Working Time Directive, UK Consumer protections, BOE forcast to raise rates, UK firms trim permanent hiring and

Business news 10 May 2023 James Salmon, Operations Director. SME owners feel isolated due to excessive hours. Firms advised to limit alcohol at work events. Optimism increases among business bosses. Bankers got it wrong on the economy. Permanent hires fall