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Economy

The UK Economy archive.

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Future economy of UK predicted to be dominated by more senior workers

Legions of skilled, experienced and flexible grey go-getters will be driving the nation's economy come 2025, research finds.

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SME confidence shaky against backdrop of economic uncertainty 

Expectations that the economy will improve over the next 12 months are substantially down from previous highs in the last quarter, a study shows.

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Plans to rebalance economy at risk as manufacturing optimism drops

As the prospects of the UK services and manufacturing industries continue to diverge, the government's plans to rebalance the UK economy are increasingly at risk, a study finds.

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SMEs show confidence in the economy 

Small and medium-sized enterprises are more comfortable than last year with the economic climate, research finds.

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UK economists prove cold weather hurts small businesses the most

Analysis of Met Office and ONS data reveals the weather events that impact the UK economy and small businesses are hit the hardest.

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UK economy suffering from small business skills shortage

The UK economy is losing out on £18 billion due to 520,000 job vacancies that small companies are unable to fill due to a lack of relevant skills, research finds.

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SMEs hope for UK infrastructure improvement

Two fifths of small business owners feel the government should prioritise investment in infrastructure over other services, research finds.

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Small businesses more positive about economic climate

The proportion of small businesses that see the current economic climate as a major obstacle to business success has almost halved from its peak at the start of 2012, research finds.

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Hull leads the way as more businesses report promising growth

The number of businesses reporting strong year-on-year growth is on the increase, finds research from Experian.

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Tradespeople going the extra mile

Seven in ten British tradespeople work extra unpaid hours each week, equating to around £4.8 billion in unpaid overtime every year, research finds.

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Government figures disregarded by UK small businesses

Small businesses in the UK are no longer placing any faith in government economic predictions, new figures show.

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Closing down a consideration for small businesses

More than one in ten British small and medium-sized enterprises say they have considered closing down in the last three months amid the difficult economic situation.

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.