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Japan-style deflation 'still a risk' says BofE
by Josh Hall | 10 Aug 2009
The Bank of England will warn on Wednesday that Britain is at continued risk of slipping into a spiral of deflation similar to Japan"s "lost decade".
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House prices 'will fall further this year'
by Josh Hall | 10 Aug 2009
The average price of a UK home will fall by a further 3 per cent during 2009, according to new research published today.
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UK private sector job cuts are slowing
by Josh Hall | 10 Aug 2009
The rate at which private sector jobs are being cut appears to be slowing, according to new research published today.
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Positive US jobs data hits sterling
by Josh Hall | 07 Aug 2009
Surprisingly positive US employment data resulted in sterling hitting a weekly low today.
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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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