The Value of the Pound
The dramatic fall in the value of the pound is the hot topic in UK economics. In June 2016, £1 was worth $1.37, but four months later it is worth $1.23. This may just seem like a few pence, but 10% is pretty significant. It is broadly being called the ‘Brexit effect’,...
Midlands Engine
Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse are phrases that have been used by politicians in recent years to describe a commitment to building economic and industrial power in areas of the UK outside of London. The 2016 Conservative Party Conference saw the Chancellor...
Q4 2016: Peak Season
The final part of the calendar year, also known in shorthand as Q4 2016, is the peak season for the majority of businesses in the UK. Between October and December businesses of all shapes and sizes are preparing for the final 5 weeks before Christmas, when consumption...