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1 day ago · Business groups and economists have responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' latest economic growth plans, stating that while they are welcome, the measures in the October Budget will still impact companies. Ms Reeves has unveiled plans to transform Oxford and Cambridge into "Europe’s Silicon Valley ...

2 days ago · Morgan Stanley has forecast that the Bank of England will implement five interest rate cuts in 2025 to bolster a faltering economy. On Monday, the US investment bank revised its growth forecasts downward, attributing this to the prolonged effects of the Bank's monetary tightening and repercussions from the Budget, as reported by City AM.. It now anticipates the UK economy to expand by just 0.9 ...

2 days ago · Urban Pubs & Bars (UPB), one of the capital's most prominent independent pub and restaurant groups, is gearing up for further growth following a notable sales increase in its latest financial year. The company has reported a 16% boost in turnover, rising to £60.5 million for the 12 months leading ...

5 days ago · 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 companies entering a state of critical financial distress. As per Begbies Traynor's latest "Red Flag Alert" report, firms registering 'critical' financial stress in Q4 of 2024 grew to 46,853.

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 accounted for 6% of administrations in 2024 – the eighth highest region in the UK – according to analysis of public records by law firm Shakespeare Martineau.

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, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …

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 Lloyds Business Barometer, more UK firms are optimistic about a stronger start to 2025 compared to their outlook at the beginning of 2024.

Jan 22, 2025 · The North West’s industrial and logistics market has returned to growth – and a new report suggests a limited big box development pipeline means there will be “competitive tensions” and rising rents. The North West Logic report from Knight Frank showed the market was positive again in 2024 ...

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 change in the region’s manufacturing and service sectors, revealed stronger demand for businesses across the North East.