The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.

The latest national Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) shows that the Iran War significantly dented confidence as it dropped to a near four-year low and suffered its sixth successive negative quarterly score. Companies reported rising costs pressures, weaker expected sales and profits growth for the coming year, while late payment concerns hit a five-year high.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) West Midlands Local Network Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Gemma Jones, Partner at FRP Advisory, as Chair, and Louise Rudd, Partner at RSM Birmingham, as Deputy Chair.