News stories on the economy and its impact on small business finance, funding and growth.
The latest data show that Q4 2009 showed some improvements for manufacturers, but concerns remain about a weak recovery in 2010.
Alex Bellinger analyses the Pre-Budget Report’s impact on small businesses with updates and SME reaction – the good, the bad & the ugly.
Consumer Prices Index rises, but economists warn against easing of quantitaive easing in the face of medium term inflationary forces.
As both retail and consumer price indexes fall again, could the UK be heading for a prolonged period of zero-rate inlation or deflation.
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) predicts the UK will emerge from recession, but dark clouds still loom.
After several months of falls in both the CPI and RPI, July figures show declines in inflation have halted.
42% of tradesmen fear their businesses may not survive to the end of the financial year.
Finance professionals believe downturn has bottomed out, but trading conditions still tough.
Latest CPI and RPI inflation figures raise deflation fears and calls for further active measures to counter recession.
Research from the Open University reveals how Britain’s SMEs are coping with recession.