Lord Oakeshott, the former Liberal Democrat Treasury spokesman has accused the UK banks of hindering the economic recovery by refusing finance to small enterprises and charging extravagant rates when they do.
Are UK banks bad news for umbrella company contractors? » Read the full story
The chances of companies collapsing are increasing by the month, according to a new study from RSM Tenon.
Are umbrella companies at a high risk of insolvency? » Read the full story
SMEs and umbrella companies have been struggling to get much needed finance from the banks and Vince Cable has now put forward the government’s proposals to force the banks to make more funds available for small companies.
Cable to clamp down on banks that do not lend to SMEs » Read the full story
