For some time now, manufacturers have expressed fears that a lack of skilled workers could negatively impact growth within the sector and lead to a reduction in expansion. Now, it appears that a similar issue is facing the service sector which... Read More
A town’s pledge to create at least 70,000 new jobs by 2031 looks set to be delivered ahead of time — with half that number expected to be filled within the next seven years. At the crossroads of Britain’s road and rail network, Northampton was... Read More
With business confidence across all UK industries skyrocketing, an increasing number of firms are channelling capital into growth and there are as yet no signs of this slowing in the near future. In fact, accountancy body The ICAEW is now predicting that... Read More
In its latest economic update, the Bank of England has stated that the economic recovery in the UK has "finally taken hold” and is growing at a robust rate as uncertainty lifts and credit becomes easier to obtain. The Bank points out that significant... Read More
The UK’s economic resurgence has led to hugely improved business forecasts, with exports and growth booming at present. Consequently, staff feel more secure in their positions and bosses better able to capitalise on opportunities that would have been met... Read More
During the recession, businesses in the regions found conditions more challenging than those in London and the South East. However, as economic recovery continues to build momentum, these same businesses are enjoying the fastest pace of growth in the UK... Read More
After gathering pace throughout 2013 Britain’s economy is on track for its strongest year of growth for six years, one of the country’s leading economists has predicted. Writing in Deloitte’s UK Real Estate Predictions, Ian Stewart says that... Read More
Upbeat growth forecasts for the second half of the year have been dealt a blow after official figures showed industrial output fell unexpectedly in August. The country's industrial output dropped by 1.1 per cent on July, which is the largest drop since... Read More
This week we’ve heard a great deal from the Prime Minister about “hardworking people,” but it appears over 50 per cent of workers believe they simply cannot work any harder for their boss. David Cameron has spoken a great deal about hardworking... Read More
During the course of the past months, there have been a number of indicators that the economic situation is slowly improving. Business confidence has once more reached highs not seen since before the recession, consumer confidence is rising and the commercial... Read More
