Leading think tank suggests lower taxes for economic growth

February 1, 2012 in Analysis, Industry

The need for lower taxes to help boost the economy is greater now than it was last year, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said today

Small businesses doubt Olympic effect

January 25, 2012 in Industry

Six in 10 small businesses are doubtful that the Olympics will have a positive effect on their business while 25% actually expect a negative effect according to a new survey.

UK economy drops by 0.2% in last quarter of 2011

January 25, 2012 in Industry, Slideshow Categories

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the UK has fallen by 0.2% in the last quarter, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

Britain’s economy blamed for business confidence crash

January 18, 2012 in Analysis, Industry, Slideshow Categories

Small business confidence crashed to an all-time low ahead of predictions that a negative sign will appear in front of next week’s initial GDP figure estimate for the last quarter of 2011.