Managing risk in today’s ever-changing global environment
By Jason Wang For many CFOs, guiding businesses through interlinked economic, environmental, and technological upheaval with a steady hand has been…
inflation
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…
Rate fall stalls, so what comes next?
Research paints a deeper picture of prospects for business The UK inflation rate remained at 6.7% throughout September, unchanged from August,…
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…
Making the most of an Open Innovation strategy
From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On…
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….
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…
Why I think plastic has virtually had its day
Guest comment by Stuart Davenport Never has the role of a finance professional been more daunting. Inflation, energy prices, staffing issues…