Industry News

UK Services Sector Grows The services sector in the UK grew at a faster rate than expected in May. The Markit/CIPS services purchasing managers' index (PMI) eased slightly to 58.6 in May from 58.7 a month earlier whilst…

Are your suppliers about to throw your business on the bonfire? With the year end fast approaching, so looms the spectra of having to file last year's accounts. Many SMEs may not have considered potential problems if they are about to file a less than impressive…

UK in longest positive run of growth since 2007 Confidence in UK business continues to gain momentum on the back of a reported 0.8% growth in the economy in the first quarter of 2014. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) announcement marks the…

Outlook "exceptionally strong" say The Confederation of British Industry The The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have said today that the outlook for the economy over the next QTR is “exceptionally strong” – great news for businesses throughout the UK. Its latest…

Manufacturing balances at all-time highs, but access to finance a critical issue There is strong evidence to suggest that the UK economy is continuing to grow, however access to finance remains a critical issue for businesses as they look to expand and meet growing order books…