National Australia Bank makes French move as part of Brexit strategy
SMMT figures show UK car production driven down by Brexit uncertainty
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that UK car manufacturing output fell -4% in October. Anna Tobin reports
Economic stability and a good Brexit deal will fix service sector woes argues CBI
The latest CBI survey has found that sentiment has declined in both the business and professional and consumer service sectors. Anna Tobin reports
Latest JobsOutlook finds employers’ confidence in economy lowest since 2016
The latest JobsOutlook, published by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) finds employers’ confidence in the UK economy at its lowest level since 2016. Anna Tobin reports
Gartner CMO Spend Survey finds UK marketing budgets at 5-year low
The Gartner CMO Spend Survey for 2019-2020 finds that UK marketing budgets are at a five-year low, largely as a result of Brexit uncertainty. Anna Tobin reports
CIA manifesto aims to protect chemical industry from Brexit woes
The Chemical Industries Association’s (CIA) Britain at work manifesto calls on the next Government to adopt its proposals to help shield the UK’s biggest manufacturing export industry from Brexit turbulence. Anna Tobin reports
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook finds firms struggling to fill jobs
The Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, published by the British Chambers of Commerce and TotalJobs, finds businesses struggling to fill vacancies. The BCC calls for Government intervention in the lead up to Brexit. Anna Tobin reports
Jet2 owner celebrates profit rise but warns of possible Brexit turbulence ahead
The owner of Jet2 and Jet2holidays and fresh produce distributor Fowler Welch, Dart Group’s interim results show a profit rise, but much rests on proposed Brexit framework. Anna Tobin reports
Over 50% of UK SMEs ill-prepared for Brexit finds Bibby SME Confidence Tracker
Bibby Financial Services quarter three SME Confidence Tracker shows that 54% of UK SMEs were not prepared for Brexit before the October 31 deadline. Anna Tobin reports