Global pharma industry unsure about Brexit outcome finds GlobalData
ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook finds hiring confidence at seven-year low
Hiring confidence amongst UK employers is at its lowest for seven years, finds a new report by recruitment business ManpowerGroup. Anna Tobin reports
2020 GDP set for smallest rise in over a decade
GDP growth is forecast to slow from 1.3% in 2019 to 1% in 2020, the smallest increase since 2009, finds the latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. Anna Tobin reports
Shred-it’s Osborne says it’s vital you get your data ready for Brexit
Ian Osborne, vice president UK & Ireland for document destruction service provider Shred-it highlights the importance of being up-to-date with data protection best practice as Brexit approaches
Northern Ireland business activity lowest in 7 years finds Ulster Bank
The November data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland PMI IHS Markit report shows business activity in the region at its lowest in seven years. Anna Tobin reports
The Institute of Directors urges next Government to see sense on trade
The Institute of Directors publishes a series of papers calling on the next Government to concentrate on details of international trade. Anna Tobin reports
2020 bank business lending forecast to be low even if Brexit is clarified
Bank business lending is expected to rise by just 2.1% in 2020. The smallest increase since 2015. Anna Tobin reports
metals4U founder Paul McFadyen says business urgently needs clarity on Brexit
Paul McFadyen, founder of West Yorkshire-based online supplier of metals, plastics and engineering products metals4U, talks stockpiling, EU staffing and how he craves some certainty on how Brexit will playout
It’s vital that firms prepare for Brexit now says Forbes Burton’s Rick Smith
With another Brexit deadline looming, Rick Smith, managing director of business rescue and recovery consultants Forbes Burton, dives into how the break from the EU is likely to affect British businesses