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North West company growth slows

Business growth in the North West slowed in May, as the number of active businesses in the region declined, new figures show.

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Is a booming UK high street a thing of the past?

More high street shops are set to close their doors in 2018 than in any year in the last decade, according to new figures.

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Small firms could face staff cuts without finance

One in four small businesses have suggested they might need to cut staff numbers if they are unable to source finance, new research has found

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Insolvency continues to hit UK retail sector

Retail insolvency rates have surged by 7% year on year, although the number of company voluntary agreements has more than halved in five years, new data shows.

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Investment dwindles as small firms face financial pressures

A rising number of small businesses are planning to cut their investment in the next three months, as new research reveals that late payments are taking their toll

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