Economy

News stories on the economy and its impact on small business finance, funding and growth.

Mixed messages on the high street

Latest data shows more shoppers hit the streets in April although retail performance is polarised.

By News Desk | 30th April 2008 at 16:54 | Read more ...

NFEA highlights Credit Crunch Week

NFEA credit crunch week aims to support small businesses in face of economic downturn.

By News Desk | 28th April 2008 at 17:31 | Read more ...

Business failure up as credit crunch bites

Latest figures show business failure rate up amid fears that the credit crunch really is beginning to bite.

By News Desk | 7th April 2008 at 13:14 | Read more ...

Credit Crunch Advice For Small Businesses

New set of tools designed to give SMEs advice on how to manage credit effectively in recession.

By News Desk | 28th March 2008 at 11:32 | Read more ...

Current inflation rate – Feb 08

CPI annual inflation on the rise as utility bills exert upwards price pressure.

By News Desk | 18th March 2008 at 15:38 | Read more ...

Budget 2008 – a small business budget?

SmallBizPod Podcast covers impact on UK SMEs of Budget 2008.

By News Desk | 12th March 2008 at 18:54 | Read more ...

Budget 2008 – make it a budget for business

CBI and FSB call on Chancellor for a business friendly Budget in 2008.

By News Desk | 10th March 2008 at 14:31 | Read more ...

New Minimum Wage Rate Approved

Below inflation Naitonal Mnimum Wage increase announced.

By News Desk | 5th March 2008 at 13:16 | Read more ...

UK Manufacturers Benefit From Weak Pound

Sterling weakness against Euro benefiting UK exporters in key markets.

By News Desk | 26th February 2008 at 13:58 | Read more ...

Retail Sales Growth Steady

Steady growth for retail sales despite recession fears.

By News Desk | 21st February 2008 at 10:50 | Read more ...

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