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Business Live
South West businesses react to the chancellor’s Autumn StatementMany South West businesses have welcomed the chancellor’s cuts to National Insurance but say the region was ‘overlooked’
This Is Money
BUSINESS LIVE: BP misses earnings forecastsAmong the companies with reports and trading updates today are BP, Coca-Cola HBC, Vodafone, IG Group and NCC Group.
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.
Insider Media
Mixed response from business to energy price guaranteePrime Minister Liz Truss has outlined the government’s plans to support businesses with their energy costs. While welcoming the proposed help, business leaders have called for more details…
Express.co.uk
‘Huge relief to millions’ Firms welcome bill freeze announced by TrussBUSINESS leaders and consumer groups said the Government’s new Energy Price Guarantee will bring ‘huge relief to millions’.
Business Live
Firms call for ‘drastic action’ from government as economy shrinksBusinesses have warned the situation is worse now for many firms than it was during the pandemic
Express.co.uk
‘Act NOW’ Millions of Britons sent warning as ‘giant cleaver’ slamming down on UK economyBRITAIN has been warned that a “giant cleaver” is coming down on the UK’s economy after the latest figures showed a sharp drop in GDP.
Business Live
Firms call for ‘drastic action’ from Government as economy shrinksBusinesses have warned the situation is worse now for many firms than it was during the pandemic
Daily Mail
UK rail strike: Stations sit empty as Britons choose to work from homeMorning rush-hour traffic congestion in London, Birmingham and Manchester was down on the same time last week as many people decided not to travel into the office.
B&C
Inflation hits 9.4% and average house prices rise to £283,000 — industry reactsThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose to 9.4% in the 12 months to June 2022, up from 9.1% in May.
Business Live
South West firms fear going bust amid cost of living crisisSmall businesses across the region have urged the Government to provide more support as prices continue to rise and consumer spending is squeezed
Business Live
South West firms slam Chancellor’s cost of living responseFirms in the region have criticised Rishi Sunak’s £15bn support package as energy bills soar and inflation reaches a 40-year high
Daily Mail
Bank of England hikes base rate to 1%: How high will rates go?The MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25%, with the members in the minority calling for a 0.5% rise to 1.25%.
Wealth DFM
Small business owners share their worries ahead of interest rate decisionAhead of the Bank of England interest rate decision today - with a rate rise looking like a nailed-on certainty - 11 small business owners share their views on
Business News
Bank of England raises UK interest rate to 1%: how high would that be? - Business NewsThe Bank of England today raised the base rate by 0.25 per cent to 1 per cent, the highest level in 13 years.
This Is Money
Bank of England hikes base rate to 1%: How high will rates go?The MPC voted by a majority of 6-3 to increase Bank Rate by 0.25%, with the members in the minority calling for a 0.5% rise to 1.25%.
Business Live
Spring Statement 2022: What South West firms want from Rishi SunakThe Chancellor will unveil his ‘mini budget’ on Wednesday, March 23
IFA Magazine
Brace Yourself for a Spring Statement ShamblesOn Wednesday the Government is set to come out with its Spring Statement, aka mini-budget. With the cost of living crisis squeezing British households and the w
The Intermediary
Spring Statement – A wish list from financial experts and small businesses“Fuel duty freezes and policies to tackle labour shortages and help mobilise global supply chains are a must for this week’s Spring Statement. A decision to reverse or delay the planned increase to National...
IFA Magazine
Inflation - what are the experts saying?11 investment and finance experts share their thoughts on today’s UK inflation figures. Paul Craig, portfolio manager at Quilter Investors: “It’s back
Specialist Finance Introducer
Manx Financial: Rising inflation means “difficult year for SMEs” - Specialist Finance IntroducerThe Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4.8% in the 12 months to December 2021, according to ONS.