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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
Hiring Landscape Shows Signs Of Resilience As Contract Recruitment Bounces Back
The UK recruitment market saw a notable uplift in September, with contract roles rising by 10% year-on-year and 18% month-on-month,...
Oct 10, 20252 min read
Scottish Farmers Warn Of Food Threat From Loss Of Skilled Overseas Labour
Scottish farmers are warning that the UK’s food security is under serious threat following a UK Government decision to remove Skilled...
Sep 30, 20253 min read
Autumn Budget Must Deliver On Infrastructure Or Risk Derailing Growth
According to RSM UK’s latest Economic Outlook for Q3 2025, the UK was the best performing G7 economy in the first half of 2025, despite...
Sep 30, 20253 min read
GDP Result Leaves British Small Businesses Feeling Flat
Responding to the announcement that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) showed flat growth in July, and rose by 0.3% in the three months to...
Sep 12, 20252 min read
Aston University Research To Shape Government’s Ethnic Minority Policy
Aston University researchers’ recommendations to boost the UK's ethnic minority businesses are to be adopted by the government. The...
Aug 26, 20252 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
Signs Of Growth Emerge In Professional Recruitment Market
The professional staffing market is showing promising signs, with both contract and permanent hiring activity increasing month-on-month....
Aug 7, 20252 min read
Private Sector Anticipates Broad-Based Contraction Through October
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative...
Aug 6, 20252 min read
July Sees A Decline In New Car Registrations
“The new car market has experienced a decline in July, with registrations down -5.0%” said Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National...
Aug 5, 20251 min read
UK Manufacturing Struggles To Regain Momentum
The UK manufacturing sector showed tentative signs of stabilisation in July, but the underlying picture remains fragile as demand softens...
Aug 1, 20254 min read
Drop In UK Small Businesses Working On New Growth Initiatives
The percentage of small businesses working on new initiatives to power future growth has fallen to a four-year low (65%) and is...
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Retail Sales Struggle Amid Subdued Demand & Economic Uncertainty
Retailers reported that sales volumes fell at a firm rate in the year to July, according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey....
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Private Sector Anticipates Broad-Based Contraction
Firms across the private sector expect activity to fall in the next three months (weighted balance of -18%), extending a run of negative...
Aug 1, 20252 min read
Not A Tech Bubble YET But The Market Is Stretched
US and European stock futures rallied recently after explosive earnings from Big Tech renewed optimism over corporate profitability....
Jul 31, 20253 min read
The Declining High Street: A Tale of Challenges And Transformation
For generations, the UK high street has been the beating heart of towns and cities across the country. It's where people shopped, dined,...
Jul 24, 20253 min read
Harsh Personal Guarantees Will Chill Growth Ambitions
Heavy-handed personal guarantees are “shackling” ambition and risk holding back the growth the economy needs, the Federation of Small...
Jul 17, 20252 min read
Livestock Price Surges Leave Many Farms Underinsured
Farmers are being urged to reassess their livestock insurance cover due to rising cattle values. Toby Baker, a seasoned rural insurance...
Jul 15, 20252 min read
West Midlands Need To Act Now To Become Leader In The Green Economy
The West Midlands must act fast if it is to bridge a net zero skills gap and become a leader in the green economy, a new report has...
Jul 14, 20252 min read
Consumer Confidence Rises, As Summer Holiday Season Begins
With the majority of UK households feeling financially secure, the economy is set for a summer boost related to 70% of people heading on...
Jul 14, 20253 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
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