Only 4 per cent of mortgage holders would be significantly affected if interest rates were to rise to 2.5 per cent from their current historic low, says the Bank’s annual survey of household finances. Continue reading
Flexible working practices could generate up to £90bn for the UK economy, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). Continue reading
The dust has started to settle after Wednesday’s Autumn Statement, leaving behind the chants and jeers of UK business. Continue reading
The Treasury is to increase funding to boost banking lending to SMEs, George Osborne announced in yesterday’s (3 December) Autumn Statement. Continue reading
As with every Budget and Autumn Statement there is a lot of conjecture about what the Chancellor will announce on the day.Continue reading
More and more businesses are postponing their auto-enrolment state date, according to the law firm Hugh James. Continue reading
Only 37% of UK SMEs ventured into international markets in 2014, a new study has revealed, down from 53% in 2013. Continue reading
A new report produced by a leading bank group has found that the number of businesses looking to expand internationally has doubled in the last year.Continue reading
The treasury has relented to pressure from campaign groups to impose safeguards on its new debt recovery powers. Continue reading
Forecasts of business confidence among the UK’s SMEs have hit a record high, according to new study launched by leading bank group.Continue reading
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