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Corporate insolvencies slow, but personal bankruptcies at record highs
by Josh Hall | 07 Aug 2009
Over five thousand corporate insolvencies were recorded during the second quarter of 2009, according to new figures published today.
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More women 'means better corporate governance'
by Josh Hall | 07 Aug 2009
Companies with more female board members are likely to have better corporate governance, according to new research from the London School of Economics.
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'Time to pay' scheme set to continue
by Josh Hall | 06 Aug 2009
HM Revenue and Customs have been given the green light to continue the Business Payment Support Services, despite claims that it was allowing technically insolvent companies to continue trading.
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New car sales increased in July
by Josh Hall | 06 Aug 2009
The number of new cars sold in the UK increased by 2.4 per cent in July when compared to the previous month, according to new figures released today.
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Rates held but quantitative easing is not over
by Josh Hall | 06 Aug 2009
The Bank of England"s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has left rates unchanged at 0.5 per cent, but has surprised analysts with an announcement that another £50bn will be injected into the UK economy.
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Business owners suffer red tape delays on rate relief
by Josh Hall | 04 Aug 2009
The government"s rate relief scheme has stalled as a result of Local Authorities" inability to deal with the necessary paperwork, according to reports from private specialists.
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Traders see world recovery as markets rise
by Josh Hall | 04 Aug 2009
World markets have been in buoyant mood amidst hopes that the worst of the downturn has passed.
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Mobile workers warned over high broadband costs
by Josh Hall | 31 Jul 2009
Mobile workers using broadband "dongles" risk high charges if they exceed their monthly download allowance, according to MoneySupermarket.
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Bartering is back as hagglers hit the High Street
by Josh Hall | 31 Jul 2009
Many more Britons are happy to haggle before parting with cash as a result of the downturn, according to new research published today.
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Prospective investors warned: house prices 'are on the up'
by Josh Hall | 30 Jul 2009
Prospective buy-to-let investors intending to take advantage of cheap property have been warned that house prices may end 2009 higher than they were at the beginning of the year.
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