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Family Businesses Call For Greater Support As 92% Say Current Policies Fall Short
When asked whether they felt the government was doing enough to support family businesses, a resounding 92% of respondents said no.
Oct 28, 20252 min read
Why Gen Z Could Transform The UK’s Small Business Landscape
“Young adults in the UK are brimming with entrepreneurial ambition, but a persistent barrier threatens to stall the next wave of small...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Support More Young People Into Work
Young people deserve better than unemployment after spending years studying for their exams, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Bank Of England Cuts Interest Rates
The Bank of England has made a significant decision to cut interest rates from 4.25% to 4% which could mean that borrowing becomes...
Aug 7, 20255 min read
Northbuild Expands With Support From Cynergy Business
Manchester based Northbuild Recruitment Limited will be able to enhance its rapidly growing business following receipt of a £1 million...
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Grey Fleet Drivers Concerned Over Employer Road Safety Priorities
New research by driver training and compliance expert, TTC , reveals 49% of employees who use their private car for business-related...
Jul 10, 20252 min read
One In Five SME's Will Struggle To Pay Tax Bills
Around one in five SMEs believe it will become more difficult to pay tax bills in the year ahead as business tax rises come into effect,...
Jul 10, 20252 min read
Businesses Embracing AI But Staff Fears Of Job Losses Remain
New research from Uswitch business savings experts reveals that small business owners are either optimistic (34%) or supportive (37%)...
Jul 10, 20253 min read
Bitcoin Hits New All Time High!
Bitcoin surged above $112,000 this week for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and...
Jul 10, 20253 min read
Royal Mail Gifts £1M Apprenticeship Levy To Help Businesses Grow
Royal Mail has launched a £1 million small business apprenticeship levy gifting fund as part of a new set of commitments to support...
Jul 9, 20253 min read
Scottish Hospitality Business Secures Funding For Growth
Ayrshire based Buzzworks Holdings has secured funding from Cynergy Bank to further support its growth ambitions. The award-winning...
Jul 7, 20252 min read
New Employment Bill Timetable Will Bring Wave Of Disruption
Responding to the Government’s roadmap setting out how it will deliver its new package of additional employment legislation through Make...
Jul 2, 20253 min read
Blurred Lines Between Work And Home Are Harming SME Productivity
Small business owners face a growing challenge: the “infinite workday” is stretching hours and draining productivity. To protect teams...
Jul 2, 20253 min read
Private Sector Growth Expectations Remain Weak
Private sector companies expect activity to fall at a firm pace in the three months to September (weighted balance of -18%), according to...
Jul 2, 20252 min read
Britain Needs Its SMEs More Than Ever, But Funding Crunch Is Choking Their Growth
Amid global economic uncertainty, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, it’s easy to miss a quieter, yet equally critical...
Jul 1, 20253 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To Industrial Strategy Announcement
Responding to the government’s Industrial Strategy published today (Monday 23 June, 2025), Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive...
Jun 24, 20251 min read
US Becomes Less Of A Growth Target For UK Manufacturers
Manufacturers’ opinion of the United States (US) as a growth market for exports have fallen sharply, with the US slipping out of the top...
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Chancellor Must Do More For Business Confidence
Responding to the Spending Review on 11 June 2025, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce,...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Alsters Kelley Solicitors Expands with Acquisition Of Aplins
Coventry and Warwickshire solicitors Alsters Kelley have announced the acquisition of Banbury-based Aplins Solicitors, further extending...
Jun 12, 20252 min read
Unilever Invests £80M In New UK Fragrance Facility And Capabilities
Unilever has announced an £80 million investment to build in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK, including plans to build a new...
Jun 6, 20253 min read
Leonard Curtis Secures Commercial Mortgage Deal For Indie Restaurant
Leonard Curtis has secured a commercial mortgage deal for Devrim Zana, an independent restaurant in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Trading...
Jun 4, 20252 min read
M&S Accelerates 12 New Store Openings
It marks a significant step forward in M&S’s store rotation and renewal programme, focussed on having the right stores in the right place...
May 30, 20252 min read
Small Businesses Urged To Improve Cyber Security
In light of the recent cyber attacks on M&S and Co-op, businesses are being urged to improve their digital security or run the risk of...
May 21, 20253 min read
Loved Mexican Brand Tortilla Delivers Significant UK Progress
Tortilla Mexican Grill plc, the UK’s most loved Mexican restaurant group, has announced a year of significant operational progress and...
May 21, 20254 min read
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