The UK labour market wallows amid global uncertainty
A flexible, high skill and plentiful UK labour market is central to the government’s ambitions to grow the economy through investment and increased productivity. Unfortunately, any discussion of
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Winding-up petitions and assertive creditor behaviour in Scotland
A subtle but significant shift is taking place in the world of corporate debt and enforcement in Scotland. With liquidity tightening, inflationary pressures lingering, and refinancing options constrained,
What does the Spending Review 2025 mean for UK businesses?
The June 2025 Spending Review sets out ambitious plans for economic recovery and long-term growth with a strong emphasis on digital transformation and modernising labour force skills. How
Economic Overview for June 2025
A month on from our last look at the UK economy and its prospects, our economic review for June 2025 has yet more evidence of just how volatile
Is entrepreneurship thriving in a stagnant UK economy?
Is the business community and entrepreneurship an increasing force within the UK economy? The current UK Government’s top economic priority since it came to power has been generating
UK & USA Economic Prosperity Deal: Impact for UK manufacturing
The announcement of the economic prosperity deal between the USA and the UK has generated much political and media ballyhoo. Despite the euphoria, cooler heads in many UK