SME NewsEconomy
News stories on the economy and its impact on small business finance, funding and growth.
Big UK interest rate cut welcomed
Interest rates cut by 1.5% as Bank of England makes recession rather than inflation its number one priority.
Bleak outlook for retailers in run up to Christmas
UK retailers report sales fall in October with a gloomy outlook for Christmas 2008.
Fuel price hikes dampen spending for SMEs
Prices at the pumps lead to cost cutting by UK small businesses.
Startups site bans bad news
Negative media coverage of recession could lead discourage new business launches says site for startups.
Three million UK workers fear for their jobs
Workers fearful about jobs as TUC urges people to keep economy in perspective.
Current Inflation Rate – CPI record leap in July 08
CPI at 4.4% – the biggest single jump in Consumer Price Index since records began.
Simplistic credit crunch tips from ACCA
Basic list of late payment tips for small businesses facing credit squeeze.
Big business screwing small business on late payment
Alliance Boots named and shamed as small businesses fall victim to corporate late payments.
Business inflation hits UK SMEs hard
Cost inflation makes life tough for UK small businesses.
Company Liquidation Statistics – Q1 2008
Company insolvencies rise during Q1 2008.
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