UK businesses are facing a period of uncertainty, with the upcoming Scottish independence referendum and a proposed hike in interest rates compounding issues such as increasing commercial property prices and skills shortages in the country’s workforce. In... Read More
As the UK recovery continues to gather momentum, confidence amongst businesses has reached a level not seen since before the recession hit in 2008. This has led to huge investment into almost every sector of the economy, with two different studies... Read More
The manufacturing industry has proven to be one of the strongest drivers of growth within the UK economy this year, with many firms choosing to expand their operations in order to capitalise on a boom in domestic and overseas demand. Not only has this boosted... Read More
The London Olympics appear to have had positive impact on the British economy, with sports chains such as Halfords and Sports Direct reporting massive boosts to profit in the last financial year as a result of the Games. Yet it appears that more than just the... Read More
Results posted by the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) indicate that business confidence has reached its highest level in 6 years. This, in turn, has led the BCC to up its forecast for GDP growth to 0.6 per cent in the second quarter. According to the... Read More
The results of the Deloitte 2013 Q1 Survey have been released and they show a steep drop in uncertainty, as well as rising optimism among UK corporations. Launched in 2007, the quarterly survey gathers data from a panel made up of over 300 CFOs, mainly from... Read More
With the threat of a further plunge into recession never far away from the minds of UK consumers and businesses alike, it is hardly surprising that everyone is still exercising a little more caution than they would have before the economy nosedived in... Read More
Many British businesses continue to struggle, as although the recession is officially over, consumers are still wary of excessive spending in case the economy takes a turn for the worst once more. This has meant that parent companies often find themselves... Read More
