Chancellor urges banks to up business lending
The Chancellor, George Osborne has called on the UK’s banks to improve the level of access that smaller firms have to finance.
Read moreGrowth in manufacturing may not last in the longer term
UK manufacturing is enjoying a sharp rise in output, but the trend may not be a lasting one, a new report has warned.
Read moreIncrease in risk of a second recession, says think-tank
The chances of the UK economy entering a second recession next year have risen, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).
Read moreUK economy shows quarterly surge in growth
The UK economy expanded at twice the forecast rate during the second quarter of the year.
Read moreAll start-ups should get NIC holiday as confidence stays fragile
A leading business group has urged the government to extend the promise of a national insurance contribution holiday for new businesses right across the country as a new survey shows business confidence in decline.
Read moreJobs outlook could be hit if growth falters marginally
The UK labour market could face a five-year jobs deficit if the growth predictions of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) are just slightly weaker.
Read moreNew businesses can boost recovery, says report
A study by a leading think-tank has claimed that reducing the obstacles to starting up a new business could push up economic growth significantly over the coming years.
Read moreEconomy growing but concerns remain
The UK economy continued to grow in the second quarter of the year, but the recovery is still fragile, a new report has revealed.
Read moreGovernment to set up regional growth fund
Plans have been announced to establish a growth fund worth £1 billion to support business and economic development in those English regions likely to be hit by public spending cuts.
Read moreEmergency Budget 2010: business response
Business groups have given a largely positive reaction to the emergency Budget.
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