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Inflation

Articles and news on the topic of inflation and its effect on UK SMEs.

News

Rising inflation to outstrip wage growth in 2017

The UK wage growth is set to be out-paced by rising inflation meaning 2017 could be difficult for both consumers and businesses.

News

Rising costs drive business inflation

UK small business inflation has hit 5 per cent, two and a half times higher than the Bank of England’s target 2 per cent rate.

News

Inflation shock for UK economy

Economists were left scratching their heads as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation – the government’s target measure – was 3.2 per cent in February, up from three per cent in January.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings