Economy

With the UK economy now in a deeper double dip recession than most expected coupled with the ongoing challenges around the Eurozone, it is evident… Read More »Economic update August 2012

If there is one topic that continues to dominate the airwaves and the thoughts of many it is the economy – what will happen this… Read More »Economic Update January 2012

Current bank rate 0.5% Quantitative Easing Scheme £275 billion Current inflation 5.2%

Encouraging business investment is central to Government efforts to re-balance the economy, which is why the Treasury is holding a consultation on ways and means… Read More »Government aims to boost small business investment

The ongoing concern with regard to the national debt crisis in Europe and America continues to reverberate. The escalation of debt during the past twenty… Read More »Turbulence everywhere

Back in the cold, dark days of January, in my article Bright days would soon be back, I suggested that 2011 would be a year… Read More »Was it Bright Days Ahead for 2011?

Coping with the time that employees take off sick can be a major issue, especially for smaller employers. So it might come as good news… Read More »Drop in sick leave

It is described as one of the banes of business life: regulation compliance. The form filling and admin tasks involved in meeting the rules that… Read More »Government launches anti-red tape website

One of the continuing complaints of British firms is the level of red tape they face, and the time and resources that complying with the… Read More »Delay to new time to train rules gets a welcome