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Tag: SME Economic Corner

The assurances needed for business bank general election vote

May 8, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

With the general election taking place on 8 June, the owner of business bank OakNorth has discussed what would earn his vote on the day, as well as other developments on the entrepreneurial radar.

Barclays insight on the Autumn Statement and why few firms choose to scale

December 1, 2016

By Shane Schutte

November has been a busy month, with the Autumn Statement proving a mixed bag for UK plc. In true SME Economic Corner fashion, we approached an executive from Barclays to gain more insight into what chancellor Philip Hammond’s promises mean for business.

PwC business analysis as UK plc experiences combination of growth and decline

October 31, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

As prime minister Theresa May moves forward with Brexit plans, Paul Lantsbury uses PwC business figures to explain why British enterprise has experienced a combination of growth and decline across sectors.

American Express reviews the economic condition of UK business at home and abroad

September 29, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

In September, we ve had a new £5 launch, IPOs and investment funds opening, and claims British entrepreneurs are too fat and lazy to export. With all of that to digest, American Express” Alan Gillies offered his thoughts on the condition of the UK business market for our new series.

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