Modest positive growth predicted for the remainder of this year

A combination of tailwinds to consumption and falling inflation should support modest positive growth in the UK over the remainder of this year and 2025 according to new analysis by KPMG. The prediction follows a technical recession in the second half of 2023, the UK economy has shown tentative signs of renewed momentum, with growth…

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Election result is a golden opportunity for small business growth

The Labour party will likely have a majority vote to win the General Election. Responding to the news Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said “Congratulations to the new Prime Minister and Government on their decisive election victory, and congratulations to the newly elected MPs from all parties. “The clear result…

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81% of financial services SMEs predict positive growth

Eight in ten (81%) project professionals working for SMEs in the UK financial services sector are expecting a rise in the number of appointed projects over the next three years, according to a survey by the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered membership organisation for the project profession. In a positive sign for the…

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Institute of Directors appoints new Chair

5th July 2024 Appointments |

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed John Browett as the new Chair of its board. Browett takes over from Patrick Macdonald, whose three-year term as Chair ended after the Institute’s AGM yesterday. His appointment comes after a robust process overseen by the Nomination Committee which consists of members of the IoD Board and IoD…

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