Small businesses are able to hire staff again thanks to an economy on the mend, an influential businesses organisation has found. The Federation of Small Businesses found start ups were hiring new staff at the highest rate in three years.
Another sign of optimism in the economy has sprung up - jobs are being created by small businesses for the first time in three years, says a leading industry organisation.
More firms are looking to employ new staff rather than reduce their workforce, an annual report into small business operations found.
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found its confidence index had doubled its second quarter score and rose to 33.5, representing the third successive quarter of growth.
Financial and business services, as well as technology firms, reported the highest levels of confidence, although those in the leisure and entertainment sectors were less optimistic as household spending power remains squeezed.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.