UK Business

What struggling businesses can do to weather the economic storm

Written by Naresh R. Pandit, Professor of International Business, University of East Anglia

Rather than rebounding in 2022, economic conditions in the UK have deteriorated. Forecasts for growth in 2022 and the year after have been cut dramatically.

The reasons for this are well documented. Take your pick from soaring energy costs, supply chain disruptions, the impact of COVID-19 and post Brexit difficulties. All of...

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