Mark Grant's Media Coverage
People Management
Wage growth hits record high and inflation falls, but businesses and employees still in ‘financial bind’Experts suggest ‘making fringe benefits work harder’ to benefit both organisations and their staff as the market stabilises
Mortgage Professional
Bank of England interest rate reaction – brokers give their verdictMany believe small businesses will feel the full force of this decision
BelfastTelegraph.co.uk
Fall in inflation will lead to an easing of pain for mortgage payers: economistThe Bank of England’s base interest rate should likely peak at 5.75% after inflation fell more steeply than anticipated in June, an economist has predicted.
The Independent
Hopes raised that upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to easeConsumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May.
Stourbridge News
Hopes raised that upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to easeConsumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9 in June, down from 8.7 in May.
Perspective Magazine
Hopes raised upward pressure on mortgage rates could start to easeConsumer Prices Index inflation was 7.9% in June, down from 8.7% in May.A bigger-than-expected slowdown in inflation has fuelled hopes that the upward press…
The Intermediary
Inflation data “could be sink or swim for mortgage holders”Following a month of rising swap rates and lenders forced to suddenly withdraw products from market due to high demand, what do experts predict ahead of Wednesday’s results?
The Intermediary
UK inflation rate stands at 8.7%, highest since 1981Meanwhile, the core inflation rate, which excludes volatile elements like energy and food costs, reached its highest level since 1992.
IFA Magazine
ONS CPI: “This is a disaster” - reactionFollowing the May inflation data published this morning, there has been an outpouring of concern for the mortgage and property markets. In response to this,
Mortgage Strategy
Inflation sticks at 8.7% in May, prompts fears of higher rate rise – Mortgage StrategyConsumer prices rose by 8.7% in the year to May, unchanged from the previous month, data from the National Office for Statistics shows, prompting fears of a higher base rate rise tomorrow. Rising prices...
The Intermediary
UK labour market shows mixed trends amid economic uncertaintyAn ONS estimate for April 2023 indicated a decrease of 136,000 in the number of payrolled employees, bringing the total down to 29.8 million.
IFA Magazine
UK labour market data - “first fall in the number of payrolled employees for over two years is a red flag” - reactionFollowing the publication of the latest UK labour market data this morning, advisers and other industry experts have been sharing their thoughts with free PR pl
IFA Magazine
March insolvency data “paints a bleak and ominous picture of the economic landscape” – reaction from business finance expertsFollowing the March company and individual insolvency statistics published by The Insolvency Service this morning, financial industry experts have commented.
Daily Express
Hope still for 2023 - Bank of England chief gives glimmer of optimismBank of England governor Andrew Bailey says despite raising interest rates, he is “much more hopeful” for the economy.
IFA Magazine
UK Inflation unexpectedly jumps to 10.4% in February - advisers and mortgage experts share their responsesWith the latest UK inflation data published this morning showing an unexpected jump to 10.4% to the end of February from 10.1% in January, it will not only give
Mortgage Strategy
Inflation increases to 10.4% in February: ONSInflation in the UK was 10.4% in February, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals. February’s figure is up from the 10.1% reported in January but down from a peak of 11.1%...
inews.co.uk
More and more businesses are throwing in the towelThe number of companies going under is up sharply compared to a year ago, as HMRC and many banks have started to play hardball
Express.co.uk
Government energy bill support for businesses branded ‘concerning’The new energy bill support scheme for businesses has been scaled back after warnings the current package is too expensive to sustain.
Business Live
Slashed energy bill support a ‘hammerblow’ for South West firmsBusiness leaders across the region have welcomed the continued support from the government, but have warned it may not be enough to save struggling smaller firms
Shropshire Star
Fears over any reduction in reliefShropshire businesses say the uncertainty which has surrounded the government’s energy support plans has had a big impact in their long-term planning.
The Times
Frothy prices threaten to can smaller businesses such as Powderkeg BreweryFor Powderkeg, an independent brewer based in Exeter, rising energy costs have come along with higher prices for industry staples including malt, aluminium, glass, cardboard and carbon dioxide.“It’s a...