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With inflation now at a 40 year high here are five ways strong businesses can withstand the rise
How long it remains elevated is anyone’s guess. But if high inflation does hang around, the impact on businesses will be severe. Rising costs can easily eat into companies’ profit… The post With inflation now at a 40 year high here are five ways strong businesses can withstand the rise appeared first on London Business…
Value of total bank lending to UK businesses jumps £12bn in nine months following loans ‘drought’
The total value of lending to UK businesses has risen by £12bn to £533bn in the nine months to end May 2022 as banks increase their lending following a sharp… The post Value of total bank lending to UK businesses jumps £12bn in nine months following loans ‘drought’ appeared first on London Business News |…
Which heavy pay packets will hold up to shareholder scrutiny?
As 2022’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) season continues, interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct to consumer investment platform, explains everything you need to know ahead of the key meetings… The post Which heavy pay packets will hold up to shareholder scrutiny? appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
UK SMEs estimate cost of living crisis has already cost over £186,000 per company
Rising inflation has already cost UK SMEs an average £186,249 each according to a landmark nationwide survey released today by Fiverr. The study – conducted amongst 1,000 SME owners and… The post UK SMEs estimate cost of living crisis has already cost over £186,000 per company appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
More than half of employees are considering quitting over poor pay, as cost-of-living shows no sign of slowing down
More than half (54%) of employees would consider quitting a poor paying job to pursue a pay rise, with just under a quarter (21%) planning to leave within the next… The post More than half of employees are considering quitting over poor pay, as cost-of-living shows no sign of slowing down appeared first on London…
UK export finance provide £6 billion for SME exporters
UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, has provided £6 billion in financing for UK SME exporters over the past 12 months as they continue to promote Britain as… The post UK export finance provide £6 billion for SME exporters appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
SME survey reveals financing drought which is stalling growth as RLS loan deadline passes
More than one in five (22%) small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) that needed external finance and/or capital over the last couple of years were unable to access it. Indeed,… The post SME survey reveals financing drought which is stalling growth as RLS loan deadline passes appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Ukraine conflict contributes to major ethical shift in career priorities
New research reveals that ethical concerns are now a critical deciding factor behind where Brits choose to work, led in part by recent events in Ukraine. According to the latest… The post Ukraine conflict contributes to major ethical shift in career priorities appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
Trade association warns the government that consultation is needed before agency worker regulation changes
The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and APSCo OutSource have written to Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), as… The post Trade association warns the government that consultation is needed before agency worker regulation changes appeared first on London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com.
As the rail strike continues to cause chaos searches for ‘join union’ explode 184% amid fears of a ‘General Strike’
Analysis of Google search data reveals that searches for “join union” exploded 184% in the UK as of 22 June 2022 – the highest level in over a year as… The post As the rail strike continues to cause chaos searches for ‘join union’ explode 184% amid fears of a ‘General Strike’ appeared first on…