SME savings falling
SMEs are struggling to increase their savings, despite concerns over the economy.
UK commercial property values rising at a slower pace
UK commercial property values are rising at their slowest rate in three months.
English councils set for rise in tourism revenue
Brexit continues to raise economic concerns for English councils, but there are positives to find.
UK commercial property funds reopen after Brexit
Several of the UK’s leading commercial property funds were suspended in the wake of Brexit, leaving investors unable to access their money. However, it has recently emerged that some will be fully operational again in October 2016.
Almost a third of SMEs fearful of immediate economic uncertainty, survey reveals
More than a quarter (27%) of SMEs view economic uncertainty as their primary concern, with their overall confidence having fallen to a four-year low. This is according to Lloyds Bank’s latest Business in Britain report; so why are companies bracing themselves for the worst?
Manchester and Edinburgh: Two bright spots in UK commercial property
As the country’s main economic centre, London has commanded much of the Brexit spotlight, but recent research shows Manchester and Edinburgh performed strongly amid the uncertainty.
SMEs’ funding requests highlight importance of prompt payments
SMEs seem to be undeterred by Brexit uncertainty as the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) records a sudden increase in funding enquiries during August. While the numbers are encouraging, could they suggest that small businesses are opening themselves up to repayment problems further down the line?
Mixed results for UK economy in summer 2016
Brexit has produced numerous for and against debates at every level of British life, with varying degrees of confidence and concern. Now that several weeks have passed, the first wave of viable statistics has emerged, leaving politicians and economists to determine the implications.