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Spike in number of firms in distress
by Josh Hall | 27 Apr 2010
The number of firms at risk of insolvency has jumped, with 160,000 firms now in “significant” or “critical” financial distress.
Lloyds growth is good news for SMEs
by Josh Hall | 27 Apr 2010
Lloyds Banking Group today announced a return to profit for the first three months of the year, following heavy debts during 2009.
A hung parliament seems ever more likely - should small businesses be worried?
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Apr 2010
A survey from the British Chambers of Commerce has shown that many large firms are worried about the prospect of a hung parliament. But what about Britain's small businesses?
Some firms concerned about hung parliament, despite assurances
by Josh Hall | 26 Apr 2010
Firms across the country are concerned about the prospect of a hung Parliament – despite consistent assurances that such an outcome would not be damaging for British business.
Property price rises lose momentum
by Josh Hall | 26 Apr 2010
The rate of increase in property prices slowed during April to 0.2 per cent, according to new figures published today.
by Josh Hall | 23 Apr 2010
The UK economy continued to expand in the first quarter, but at a slower rate than in the previous three months, according to new government figures.
Small businesses 'preparing for growth in 2010'
by Josh Hall | 23 Apr 2010
More than half of UK businesses believe it will take more than 12 months for the economy to return to sustained growth, according to new figures published this week.
High prices are mixed blessing for buy-to-let landlords
by Josh Hall | 22 Apr 2010
UK landlords have noted a gradual increase in property prices, leading to mixed news for the sector, according to new figures from Simply Business.
71% of small businesses suffered late payments last year
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Apr 2010
A recent survey from Natwest and Royal Bank of Scotland revealed that 71% of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) experienced late payments from customers in 2009.
Landlords confident - but there may be trouble ahead
by Josh Hall | 22 Apr 2010
Landlords across the country are confident about prospects in the buy-to-let mortgages sector over the coming year, according to new research from SimplyBusiness.
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