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Five policies the Chancellor hopes will fire up the economy
2 days ago · This week, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been focusing on growth. She pledged to go "further and faster" in stimulating economic growth, unveiling a series of plans aimed at …
Firms 'finding it almost impossible to survive' after Labour tax hikes
Jan 24, 2025 · Less than three months following Labour's inaugural Budget, which saw an array of business tax increases introduced, there has been a 50 percent surge in the number of …
Number of companies in administration rises as firms face …
Jan 10, 2025 · More than 100 West Country companies collapsed last year as firms battled with tough trading conditions and an uncertain economic backdrop. South West businesses …
UK business leaders optimistic about growth despite US trade war …
Jan 20, 2025 · Despite concerns over Trump's US tariffs and the impact of trade wars, a majority of British business leaders remain optimistic about growth potential. A new report by …
UK business outlook for 2025 is much brighter than the end of 2024
Dec 30, 2024 · UK businesses are bucking the trend of negative sentiment that has characterised much of the year, with an anticipated upturn in 2025. According to new findings from the …
We cannot grow the economy by just taxing businesses
Dec 27, 2024 · As 2024 draws to a close, it is clear that the UK economy finds itself at a critical crossroads, with businesses bracing for what many fear will be a sharp downturn in activity …
North East business activity surges in December, survey suggests
Jan 14, 2025 · The North East saw the biggest rise in business activity in the UK last month, an influential survey suggests. The NatWest Growth Tracker data for December, which measures …
UK economy's rollercoaster year: From rapid growth to recession …
Jan 1, 2025 · Analysing the UK's economic trajectory in 2024 has proven to be complex. At the year's outset, a consensus among forecasters suggested another stagnant year for the UK. …
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, …