Rural SMEs struggle with business costs
37% of firms reported a 10% increase in operating costs.
UK economy saw no growth in February
Economic outlook “brighter than expected”, despite slow progress.
IMF predicts interest rates will fall to pre-pandemic levels
Interest rates will ease when inflation is under control.
Business confidence rises in March
IoD report suggests UK economy grew strongly.
HMRC late payment interest rises to 6.75%
Late payment rates at highest level since 2008.