UK economic recovery predicted with a return to growth expected early in the new year and accelerating later in 2010.
Alistair Darling sets out precious little by way of support for small businesses in his 2009 Budget. But what do SMEs really think?
Small firms in danger of falling victim to rise in fraud sparked by the opportunistic and desperate as recession bites.
The downturn will make heroes and villains of many business owners, but female entrepreneurs look set to do well with strong recession-busting skills.
Sharp decline in economic activity, high unemployment and recession to continue throughout 2009, with little or no growth anticipated in 2010.
As the ‘R’ word becomes statistically official, some small businesses are already looking to the future when it comes to employment opportunities.
Huge rise in business failures for final quarter of 2008 accentuates gloomy outlook for 2009.
All sectors and all regions suffer as more UK firms go bust.
Retailers slash investment in anticipation of poor Christmas sales in the shops.
CBI director-general Richard Lambert sets out action plan for business, jobs and economic recovery.