business news 19 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Small firms more optimistic about survival.  Supply-chain struggles hit small firms’ growth. Net zero drive may see tax increases. Going green could boost revenue and jobs at small firms. Budget unlikely

business news 15 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Loan defaults likely to rise, say lenders.  Business bodies warn that tax hikes could hit the UK’s recovery. Policing the ‘wild west’ of UK insolvencies.  MPC members urge caution on interest rate

Port Delays – business news 14 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Economy expands in August. Port delays. Sunak urged to cut business rates.  Gas companies tumbling.  Recruitment woes. And more business news. Economy expands in August Figures from the Office

business news 13 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. IMF expects economic growth to hit 6.8%. Latest GDP figures. Brexit. Online tax switch raises costs for small firms.  Job vacancies hit record high. And more business news. IMF expects economic growth

Winter of discontent? – business news 12 October 2021 James Salmon, Operations Director. Winter of discontent? Employment figures. Johnson backs plan for industry bailout.  Fuel crisis drags on retail sales. Investors crank up bets on UK interest rate rises. And more