Post-election tax rises inevitable, say bosses
More businesses expect taxes to rise rather than fall after the next general election, according to the latest research from 500…
Economy
Rate brings limited relief but the problems remain
The Bank of England has voted to leave interest rates on hold for the second time in a row. The Bank’s monetary policy…
Relief as interest rates remain unchanged
As predicted late yesterday, the Bank of England has left its interest rate unchanged at 5.25%, following better-than-expected inflation figures. Its…
Optimism as inflation drop announced
Britain’s high inflation rate has unexpectedly slowed, according to ONS figures released today. It immediately raised the prospect of the Bank…
Recession fears grow as inflation targets challenged
Most small business finance experts expect the Government to miss its target of halving inflation by the end of the year….
Is a lack of entrepreneurial spirit holding Britain back?
Guest comment by Stephen Newton Once the stomping ground of successful start-ups and burgeoning unicorns, the recent high-profile decisions by Arm…
Most businesses ‘predict growth within the next year’
Eight in 10 small business owners expect to see growth over the next 12 months – an uplift of 13 percentage…
Support pleas as shrinking economy predicted
The UK economy will continue to shrink between now and September which could tip the nation into a recession, according to…
Mortgage plight for thousands of employees
Almost three in four employees admit to having some sort of debt. Almost one in ten – the equivalent of just…
Unseen corporate spending ‘hits £2.7bn a month’
Leading businesses are unable to identify £2.7 billion worth of expenditure every month until after it has already happened, compromising their…