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Economy

The UK Economy archive.

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CICM Index shows Q3 declining trend for economic confidence

Uncertainty over the way Brexit will unfold is making life for credit managers complicated, according to a new study.

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Private sector growth expected to continue at healthy pace next quarter

Strong private sector growth over Q3 is expected to continue, despite an uncertain year, a new study finds.

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UK infrastructure on the up, but now it’s all about delivery

Businesses have named roads, railways and runways as the government's top priorities for improvement of UK infrastructure, a study finds.

Business management

UK economy growth and the impact on small businesses after Brexit

Here, Jonathon Watson, chief analyst at currencies.co.uk, analyses the Implications for SMEs after Brexit.

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SME confidence rebounds as businesses see new opportunities

Post Brexit, SME confidence in sales is growing but faith in government to help them is low, a new study finds.

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UK small companies predicting strong income growth

UK SMEs are looking forward to increased revenues in the next few years, finds research.

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German small businesses are the most optimistic about their own economy

Germany’s small companies are the most upbeat about their country's economy, research finds.

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Number of UK businesses at record high, new statistics find

The number of private sector businesses in the UK has hit a record 5.5 million, according to official statistics released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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Fastest business activity growth in England since January

Business activity continued to recover across England and Wales at the end of the third quarter, rising at a solid and accelerated rate, a study finds.

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Small businesses propping up the UK economy

Small businesses are making big money for the UK economy, according to a study of the cities with the best potential for SMEs.

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Labour market withstands the summer slowdown

The UK’s labour market has not only withstood the recent Brexit, but also the dreaded ‘summer slowdown’, research finds.

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Healthy investor confidence in UK SMEs, study reveals

British investors are resoundingly confident in the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises as an investment vehicle, research 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.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

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.