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Economy

The UK Economy archive.

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Unemployment hits 41-year low but pay recovery coming to an end

The UK economy is doing well, with unemployment at an 41 year low, but the short lived pay recovery is set to slow.

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Drop in EU national workers contributing to skills and labour shortages

Business owners report concern of a potential skills and labour shortage due to restrictions on EU nationals.

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Financial distress edges up as economy prepares for uncertain year

Quarter of a million UK businesses finished 2016 in a state of ‘significant’ financial distress, 91 per cent being SMEs, new research reveals.

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Lack of confidence cost the UK £2.2 billion in 2016

Business confidence is not just a by-product of economic performance, but it is an indicator of future economic performance.

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SMEs put dampener on wider economy aspirations for UK

Three fifths of UK SMEs see Germany as the most important trading partner for the economy.

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UK small businesses are upbeat on Trump effect

Just 18 per cent of UK SMEs think Donald Trump will have a negative impact on business, according to a new study.

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UK business optimism for the future highest in 15 months

Business optimism is at its highest in over 15 months, with BDO’s Optimism Index jumping over four points.

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UK needs a whole economy approach to make success of Brexit

For the UK to succeed after the Brexit vote, businesses are encouraged to remain conscious of the whole economy.

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Business output rises for first time in 17 months

Business output has increased for the first time in 17 months and the UK economic growth is stabilising but at a slower pace that pre-referendum

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Service sector less optimistic about their future as profitability falls

Service sector confidence for the next quarter is low as businesses report little growth, a new study reveals.

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UK misses out on £45 billion due to youth unemployment record

The UK must boost the employability of young people to improve economic growth, a new study reveals.

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UK mid-sized businesses celebrate record growth

Mid-sized businesses report a record growth across all sectors in 2016, a new study finds.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

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Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.