UK interest rates remain at 0.5%

Interest rates remain at 0.5% for what seems like years. For most business people this is good news, but are we just being lulled into a false sense of security.

Interest rates remain at 0.5% for what seems like years. For most business people this is good news, but are we just being lulled into a false sense of security.

Surely at some point this has toc change, and how many businesses are prepared for a big change?

Economists have warned that with rising inflation, and rates increase must happen.

So our advice to you is hope for the best, plan for the worst and base your forthcoming quarter cashflow forecast on increased interest rates.

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