Businesses delay capital investment
Almost two thirds of UK businesses generated a cash surplus in the last tax year, according to research by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in… Read More »Businesses delay capital investment
Economy
Making use of equity finance
Equity investment in small businesses has more than doubled in the last 3 years, a report by the British Business Bank has found. Figures show… Read More »Making use of equity finance
Boosting small business productivity
Small businesses in the UK continue to be less productive compared to other countries, according to a report by the All Parliamentary Small Business Group.… Read More »Boosting small business productivity
SMEs in profit at 2007 levels
The number of small businesses that reported profits over the last 12 months has returned to 2007 levels, according to the government’s Small Business Survey.… Read More »SMEs in profit at 2007 levels
Number of small firms hits record high
There are a record 5.2 million small firms in the UK, according to a government report. The number of small businesses has increased by 760,000… Read More »Number of small firms hits record high
Your Money: Expected retirement income hits a 6-year high
Expected retirement incomes among 2015 retirees have hit a 6-year high, according to research by Prudential. The survey of more than 1,000 people planning to… Read More »Your Money: Expected retirement income hits a 6-year high
Inflation falls to 14-year low
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rate of inflation fell sharply to 0.5% in the year to December 2014, from 1% in November 2014, official figures… Read More »Inflation falls to 14-year low
Government proposals to tackle late payment
Large companies could be forced to publish information about their payment practices, under government proposals designed to combat late payment. The measures would oblige large… Read More »Government proposals to tackle late payment
Your Money: Saving up among financially secure
The number of households who say they are financially stable has increased by 7% in the year to October 2014, a survey by Legal &… Read More »Your Money: Saving up among financially secure
Holiday pay should include overtime, tribunal rules
Thousands of businesses are facing additional costs after a tribunal ruled that overtime should be included in holiday pay calculations. The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT)… Read More »Holiday pay should include overtime, tribunal rules