Economy
UK-India trade agreement presents opportunities for SMEs
A month on from the UK signing a free trade agreement with India, key sectors of the UK economy are targeting India’s…
Green shoots emerging in UK Economy as Sterling steadies
The Great British pound recently hit a three-year high in value against the U.S dollar, suggesting signs of…
Report shows UK construction in serious financial difficulties
According to a recent report, construction business such as civil engineering firms are in…
Bank of England announces further cuts to interest rates
Interest rates have officially been cut by the Bank of England throughout the remainder of…
UK company insolvencies fall amid increasing economic pressure.
Statistics of registered companies in the UK that filed for insolvency dropped to 1,992 in March in the latest…
SMEs concerned over Chancellor’s spring statement
The Chancellor’s recent update to the UK’s growth forecast has placed concern over the economic outlook for…
UK Chancellor aims to crack down on over regulation
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, recently met with a group of eight industry regulators to discuss the future of…
UK manufacturing business activity hits new low
Amongst ongoing inflation, as well as other financial challenges facing the economy, activity in the UK manufacturing industry has…
Key trends for SME money management in 2025
In light of the uncertain economic climate of 2025, it is important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise…
BoE announces falling interest rates
Last week, the Bank of England lowered interest rates from 4.75% to 4.5%. raising questions about the potential implications this could have…