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fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

More small firms expect to shrink than grow, warns FSB

More UK small firms expect to shrink or shut down in the next year than anticipate growth for the first time in history.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Chancellor warned small business growth forecasts has crashed to lockdown levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK small business growth predictions have dropped for four consecutive quarters, reaching a five-year low of 26%.
London's small business growth outlook fell sharply from 48% to 37%.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

UK employers' hiring confidence hits lowest level since 2012 amid tax and cost pressures

UK businesses face the weakest hiring appetite in 13 years due to rising taxes and cost pressures.
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

Small Business Credit Is Tightening - Here's How to Prepare for What's Ahead | Entrepreneur

Small and mid-sized business optimism is declining due to rising uncertainty and tighter credit from banks.
#uk-economy
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Business confidence rose in June - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Overall, London businesses reflect stronger optimism about their operating conditions, with an increase in hiring and a focus on technology-led growth in the coming months.
London
#economic-outlook
#economy
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Billionaire Trump Supporter Bill Ackman Begs Him For '90 Day Time-Out' on Tariffs to Avoid Economic Nuclear War'

Ackman urges Trump to pause new tariffs to prevent economic fallout.
US politics
fromNew York Magazine
2 months ago

How Democrats Can Take Full Advantage of Trump's Economic Chaos

Trump's initial popularity tied to economic policies is faltering amid emerging economic crises and declining business confidence.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

ANALYSIS | Ontario's economy was already feeble before Trump tariffs came along to kneecap it | CBC News

The unemployment rate in Ontario fluctuated between 7.3% and 7.6% in early 2024, indicative of a fragile economy facing significant external pressures.
Toronto startup
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Bill Ackman warns Trump is losing business leaders' confidence, calls for '90-day time out' on tariffs

The president has an opportunity to call a 90-day time out to resolve trade issues via negotiation.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 months ago

Business confidence in project delivery rises, but fluctuating trust in government lags behind - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Business confidence in project delivery is rising, yet trust in government projects remains low and unstable.
#london-economy
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
London startup

London reports joint-highest business confidence in March - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London's business confidence rose to 62%, with businesses optimistic about economic growth despite a drop in confidence about their own prospects.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
London startup

UK business confidence rises to its highest level since August 2024 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London business confidence rose to a six-month high, driven by improved economic optimism and growth expectations.
Companies plan to invest in teams, new markets, and technology to drive future growth.
London startup
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

UK business confidence rises to its highest level since August 2024 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

London business confidence rose to a six-month high, driven by improved economic optimism and growth expectations.
Companies plan to invest in teams, new markets, and technology to drive future growth.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

Businesses 'do not have confidence' Labour's spending cuts will stabilise finances - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

This combination of damaging measures has led to 70% stating that they lack confidence in their own business growth when compared to last year.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

Ominous dip: UK manufacturers fear deepening downturn in 2025

Britain's manufacturing output has slipped into reverse gear for the first time since 2016, triggering fresh alarm over the health of one of the economy's core industrial pillars.
UK politics
#smes
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Business

Data from the British Chambers of Commerce paints a stark picture for SMEs across the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

SMEs face heightened challenges from rising taxation and costs, particularly with increased National Insurance Contributions impacting profitability and growth.
fromBusiness Matters
7 months ago
Business

UK's small businesses strike upbeat tone for 2025 growth

Britain's SMEs are optimistic about 2025, with 92% expecting growth amid economic challenges.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Data from the British Chambers of Commerce paints a stark picture for SMEs across the UK - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

SMEs face heightened challenges from rising taxation and costs, particularly with increased National Insurance Contributions impacting profitability and growth.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago

Leaders' confidence in the balance with squeeze on hospitality set to tighten - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Confidence among Britain's hospitality leaders is at a record low largely due to rising operational costs. Only 33% are optimistic about the coming year.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
6 months ago

Regional hiring slumps as Labour's NI rise dents employers' confidence

Hiring outside London fell significantly after the Budget, with businesses feeling the impact of increased tax measures and decreased confidence.
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