This week, the Chancellor’s announcement of the Autumn Budget on 26 November has reignited conversations about the UK’s ability to deliver on its growth ambitions. It’s clear that the UK is facing a significant productivity challenge that is impacting…
This week, we have again seen the Government push for a reduction in what they have termed excessive regulation. The Prime Minister wrote in City AM that successive governments have “layered regulation upon regulation on companies and investors, increasing complexity and cost”…
The Heathrow debate has reared its head once again, owing to the Government’s backing for a third runway and this week’s calls for a review of the way it is regulated, as passenger charges rise and operating standards fall. Those in…
Talk of the UK economy came to an initial halt this week as the world watched for confirmation of the next US president – although not for long. And by Thursday, the Bank of England provided an opportunity to refocus…
There has already been much commentary on this week’s Budget, which was a defining milestone for the new government in setting its vision for economic resilience and long-term growth. For businesses, it was a reason to brace for impact. For…
May has so far been a mixed month in terms of economic news. The latest forecast from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) makes for stark reading, predicting the UK will have the lowest growth of all the G7 nations…
It’s that time of the year again; the dusk is creeping in earlier, the leaves are changing palette, and we are feeling the first cold pinch of winter. Changing seasons aside, it is also when we as business leaders consider…
Parliament is well and truly back in session, and the health of the economy is a key area of concern as we prepare to enter an election year – particularly given the news this week of a larger than expected…
It has been a really testing couple of years for individuals, families and businesses – and the service industry has performed wonders to keep things going. Without doubt, the true value of service shone through during the worst of the…