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BDO response to interest rates: the heat is on for UK businesses

Peter Hemington, corporate finance partner at BDO said:“The MPC has made the right call to hold rates in the face of underwhelming business output.UK businesses have been working hard to weather a string of shocks to the UK economy, which include a slowing Eurozone and continued geopolitical...

Business output falters but UK firms remain optimistic

- BDO’s Output Index falls below long-term growth trend -- However, BDO’s Optimism Index reaches five month high -

Poor Easter sales extend the gloom over the High Street

Hopes now turn to long weekends and the Royal Wedding to encourage spending.

M&A market stability continues with a strong start to the year

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deal activity continued to hold firm in the first quarter of 2018, reflecting ongoing stability and unwavering confidence in the market, according to analysis from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP.

Top 50 Coventry and Warwickshire companies continue to grow, with operating profits rising by more than 160% over the last year

News from BDO: Hotel Britain 2018

Overseas visitors and ‘staycationers’ result in bumper year for UK hotels

UK hiring intentions at record high; business output also increases

- UK firms’ hiring intentions reach record levels -- BDO’s Output Index rises above long-term growth trend -

Severe weather causes biggest fall in retail sales for nearly ten years

Beast from the East savages sales in March.

The "overlooked and undervalued” economic engine: mid-sized businesses outperform rest of UK plc but go unnoticed and unsupported

“Overlooked and undervalued” mid-sized businesses created more jobs in the UK over the last 12 months than the nation’s large and small companies combined, according to new figures published today by accountancy and advisory firm, BDO.