How will ‘Brexit get done’ in 2020 and how can you use the time to get ready for it?
CitySprint’s Bailey says prep is key if SMEs are to survive and thrive post-Brexit
Rosie Bailey, director of business development at courier services provider CitySprint, warns SMEs that complacency won’t necessarily deliver their businesses safely through Brexit, preparation is key
Chemical Industries Association calls for frictionless free trade agreement
The representative of the UK’s largest manufacturing exporter, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) is calling for a frictionless free trade agreement to protect the industry through Brexit and beyond. Anna Tobin reports
How business responded to the general election results
Business organisations have been quick to respond to the general election results. Anna Tobin investigates what they had to say
Rocket Software’s Whomes on how tech can weather an economic downturn
Richard Whomes, senior director at international business software provider Rocket Software, says tech firms must prepare themselves for recession without delay and he passes on his survival tips
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
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
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