Business Insights

High street retailers facing up to tough trading times

Numerous high street retailers are said to be considering their futures, as severe financial pressures continue to take their toll.

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Business rate rises put pressure on small firms

The UK’s small businesses are set to face rising business rates in the forthcoming financial year, putting a great deal of pressure on their finances.

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Mid‐sized firms lead the way for UK business as others stagnate

Mid‐sized businesses are outperforming other UK public limited companies, yet new research claims they are unsupported in doing so.

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Personal insolvencies rise with seaside towns worst hit

The highest rates of personal insolvency across Britain are occurring in coastal areas, according to new research.

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Eastern agricultural businesses outperform UK but other sectors struggle

Agricultural firms in the East of England are outperforming those from elsewhere in the UK, yet more than a quarter remain threatened by insolvency, the latest figures show.

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