The hiring slowdown has continued into May with employers taking on more temporary workers rather than permanent staff

Leaders of the UK’s middle market businesses are growing more optimistic about their prospects, with the majority forecasting the economy will improve this year

The rate of inflation dropped to 8.7% in April from 10.1% the previous month, the largest fall in inflation since the Bank of England began raising interest rates in 2021

The economy contracted by 0.3% in March, but saw some growth overall in the first quarter, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS)

UK businesses are shifting to temporary workers amid lingering economic uncertainty and rising costs, shows the latest KPMG and REC jobs report

Confidence among small businesses recovered strongly in the first quarter of 2023, but the cost of living squeeze continued to halt growth

The number of corporate insolvencies jumped 18% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to Insolvency Service figures

Business confidence has bounced back among finance leaders since the start of the year, with many considering artificial intelligence as the driving force for investment and productivity

The UK economy did not grow in February exacerbated by strikes by civil servants and teachers

The chance of a UK recession has not ‘dissipated entirely’ despite easing supply chain pressures, warns KPMG

The rate of inflation jumped to 10.4% in February from 10.1% the previous month as food and drink prices rose to their highest rate in over 45 years

The economy rebounded with 0.3% growth in January as school attendance figures rose and football returned after the World Cup