Economic boost as record borrowing levels slashed

Posted on August 25, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Business Advice, Business Blog, Business News, business rates and loans, Covid-19, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 Economy, Economy, Latest Business News, Latest News, News, SME, SMEs, SMEs / Business

There was more good news on the economy as we emerged from lockdown, with official figures showing UK borrowing had been slashed in July, compared with the same period last year.

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Staff shortages: increased wages to entice workers could mean higher prices for customers

Posted on August 16, 2021 Posted in - Blog, Business, Business Advice, Business Blog, Business News, Covid-19 - Businesses, Covid-19 - Tourism and Hospitality, Covid-19 Retail, Employees, Employment, Employment and payroll, leisure and hospitality, Tourism, Wages

Due to the ongoing staff shortages caused by the pandemic, UK restaurants have had to increase employee wages to entice chefs and waiters – which could mean higher prices for customers.  Read more…