October economic and business overview
In this monthly update, we take a closer look at the latest UK economy stats and discuss what they may mean for UK businesses in the coming month.
M&A
Why is the UK lagging behind when it comes to business investment?
Business investment, which accounts for about 13 per cent of the UK’s GDP, has lagged behind other developed economies for decades. It has been an average of 36%
Management Buyout: What are the benefits and how is it funded?
Selling a business can be a complex process and not least when trying to find the ideal buyer. Business owners who are looking to sell their business as
Is the UK falling out of love with business rescue culture?
When the corporate insolvency statistics for July 2023 were released by the Insolvency Service, all the focus by commentators was on the macro aspects of the numbers. Insolvencies
Mixed signals on UK business borrowing and investment
The latest figures from UK Finance on business finance and from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on investment have left pundits wondering where the UK economy
Is this a time for brave entrepreneurs to expand their business?
The economic news might not be as gloomy as a few months ago, but the UK’s GDP is flatlining and the IMF is predicting we will be one