Our January 2018 economic statistics piece places much emphasis on the UK’s growth rate compared to that of other G7 countries and takes a look at why the Bank of England’s interest rate hike may not have been a “one and done” affair.
Last week bean counters at the Office for National Statistics revealed economic growth continued at the end of 2016, but we shouldn’t rest on our laurels.
By Staff writer
When it comes to economic growth, SMEs are pivotal to the future of the UK. They contribute to 60 per cent of all private sector employment in the country, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), and are often at the heart of finding new and innovative ways to work.
Finding talent is still a difficult endeavour and without a strong and visible investment in recruitment, organisations will not survive in today’s competitive marketplace. However, women represent the most powerful, yet untapped talent resource we have – and are leading the pact in terms of boosting the economy.
With the government committed to doubling exports to £1tn by 2020, the CBI is calling for an independent, national exports commission to be established.
Scottish entrepreneur Michelle Mone has stepped down from her board positions at MJM International and Ultimo Brands International, freeing her up to focus on what she has identified as “new business interests” and responsibility to promote entrepreneurship in disadvantaged areas.
From wine makers to those at the helm of fast-growth technology businesses, our “I’m voting as…” series will be unearthing the desires of business leaders in the approach to the 2015 general election. Next in the firing line is a well-known face from the fund manager space, Gervais Williams.
By Jason Hesse
With a median income of £43k, Britain’s freelancers are becoming an increasingly important part of the UK economic growth story.
