Hybrid and remote working here to stay
A large majority of UK business leaders plan to offer employees remote and hybrid working in the long-term, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD). A survey conducted by the IoD…
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Many firms still facing recruitment problems
Many UK firms are still facing hiring issues as a result of challenging economic conditions, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). 73% of firms surveyed by…
Online platforms should sign up to Prompt Payment Code
Online platforms should commit to paying small businesses within a maximum of thirty days in line with the Prompt Payment Code, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The…
Inflation rate holds steady as UK economy grows
The UK’s rate of inflation held steady in September while the nation’s economy grew the month before, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The…
Less than 1% of small firms receiving net zero help
Less than 1% of small firms have benefitted from key local support schemes across England on net zero, according to research from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Warwick Business…
Interest rates held as inflation falls
The UK’s base rate of interest was held at 5.25% in September as the rate of inflation fell to 6.7% in the year to August 2023. The fall in the rate…
SMEs ‘struggling to access finance’
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The ACCA’s data showed…
Number of cash transactions rises for first time in a decade
The number of payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade in 2022, according to data published by UK Finance. According to UK Finance, the total…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 September 2023. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
Government launches Business Climate Hub
The government has launched the UK Business Climate Hub to offer firms advice and support on reducing their energy bills and cutting their carbon emissions. The Hub includes a free…
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