SME Health Check shows positive signs in the third-quarter of 2019
The latest small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) Health Check Index has shown recovery from the second quarter of 2019, with business confidence increasing.
Economy
Consumers set to spend £4.4 billion with small businesses this Christmas
According to the latest research, British consumers are set to spend £4.4 billion with small businesses this Christmas.
UK businesses could lose £195 million per day in workplace productivity
According to new research, the UK economy could lose £195 million per day in wages because employees are spending an average of 1 hour 24 minutes every day being unproductive.
Top tips to ensure your business is prepared for Brexit
The UK is currently scheduled to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 October 2019. However, it is still unclear whether that will be with or without a deal.
Weakness in business investment reflects Brexit uncertainty, says accountancy chief
Business investment has “dampened” as entrepreneurs are left in the dark over Brexit, a new analysis has revealed.
Drunk people in the workplace cost UK economy £1.4 billion a year
New research has revealed that as many as 89,000 people are turning up to work hungover or under the influence of alcohol every day, costing the economy around £1.4 billion a year.
ICAEW gives UK economy the green light
The UK economy has weathered the worst of the Brexit financial fallout and should be able to continue without “too much damage”, experts have said.
Latest trading figures “demonstrate the growing appetite for British produce outside of the EU”
The demand for UK goods and services “is growing across the globe”, a new study has revealed.
BCC “downgrades” UK economic growth in response to Brexit uncertainty
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has this month downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy in response to “continued Brexit uncertainty”.
Barclays announce £14 billion fund to support UK businesses
Barclays bank have announced plans for a major lending fund worth £14 billion pounds, which will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to flourish once the UK has left the European Union (EU).