Tom Hammersley

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Big firms a lot more confident about the future Confidence among finance chiefs at the UK’s biggest companies has seen its sharpest rise since 2020. Find out more via the BBC. Barclays joins ranks of investment banks wielding

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Pay rises above inflation would be a terrible mistake, says Hunt The chancellor has said it would be a “terrible mistake” to give pay rises above the rate of inflation, even though strikes are hitting the economy. Find

Sempar Accountancy and Tax has launched a recruitment drive following a period of substantial growth. The firm, which has established a reputation for providing top-quality accounting services, is seeking to bring in new talent to support its expanding client base. Vacant positions at the firm, based at Campbell Road, Stoke,

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Ultra-low interest rates set to return, IMF says Ultra-low interest rates are set to return with inflation due to tumble in the near future, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Find out more via Sky News. Junior

Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Men still earn more than women in most companies Despite a continued push for equality, the difference in wage has remained at 9.4%, the same level as in 2017/18, when figures were first published. Find out more via

Staffordshire firms now have just two days to submit their Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards applications ahead of the deadline this Friday, 31 March. Businesses can enter an unlimited number of categories at the awards, with no fewer than 15 to choose from, by submitting a fast and free application on the