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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
Consumer Card Spending Increases 4.5% In April
Consumer card spending grew 4.5 per cent year-on-year in April – the greatest uplift seen since June 2023, and above the most recent CPIH...
May 27, 20254 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To UK-EU Deal
Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, said: “Barriers to trade do no-one any good. While full details...
May 20, 20251 min read
Tax Changes Prompt More UK Entrepreneurs To Sell Their Business
More UK entrepreneurs are considering selling their business following tax changes, according to a recent survey of 4,000 UK adults...
May 12, 20252 min read
Over 40% Of UK Universities In Deficit, Sparking Warnings
The Office for Students (OfS) reveals that financial pressures continue to mount across UK universities, with more than 40% now operating...
May 12, 20251 min read
Global Outlook Weakens – CBI Industrial Trends Survey
Manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, according to the CBI's latest quarterly Industrial Trends...
May 7, 20254 min read
Business Confidence Falls But Remains Higher Than Start Of Year
After a strong first quarter, business confidence fell by 10 points in April to 39%, according to the latest Lloyds Business Barometer,...
May 6, 20253 min read
Land Use Framework Must Enable Farmers To Produce Food
An ambitious Land Use Framework (LUF) needs to give food production the same priority as delivering legislated environmental targets,...
May 2, 20252 min read
Number Of Growing UK Sectors Holds Steady Despite Uncertainty
The number of growing UK sectors held steady in March, according to the latest Lloyds UK Sector Tracker. Compiled using exclusive PMI...
May 2, 20252 min read
Lidl To Invest Half A Billion Pounds In Its Expansion
Lidl GB has announced plans to invest half a billion pounds in its expansion, as the discounter moves forward with plans to open more...
Apr 30, 20252 min read
Spending Review Must Enable Investment In UK Food Security
The NFU has called on the Chancellor to invest in the UK’s food security, which this government has repeatedly stated is critical to...
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Knowledge Exchange & University Collaborations With Business Fall
New data from the Higher Education Business and Community Interaction (HE-BCI) survey reveals a fall in university-business collaboration...
Apr 10, 20252 min read
Care Home Sector Faces Collapse Warns Industry Leader
Social care providers across the UK are "sleepwalking over a cliff edge" according to Dr. Robert Kilgour, Founder and Exec Chair at...
Apr 10, 20253 min read
Confidence Dips Among Financial Services Chiefs
Confidence about future profitability has dipped among financial services leaders, as over 60% are investing more of total revenues in...
Apr 9, 20254 min read
UK And India Growth Opportunities: More To Do
As the UK and India hold their 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) today, April 9th, amid a rapidly changing global economic and...
Apr 9, 20254 min read
Five Tips For Businesses Navigating Fluctuating Trade Prices
During his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement, Donald Trump revealed aggressive measures that will have consequences for trade on an...
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Business Confidence Rebound Continues
Business confidence in March sustains high seen in previous month Business confidence among retail firms rises seven points to almost 10...
Apr 8, 20253 min read
55% Of SMEs Plan To Expand In The New Tax Year
As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ of rising bills, driven by fiscal changes such as...
Apr 8, 20253 min read
Hampshire Chamber Responds To Trump Tariffs
Responding to the global tariffs announcement from US President Donald Trump, Hampshire Chamber’s Chief Executive and Executive Chairman...
Apr 7, 20252 min read
New Data Shows Small Business Confidence Remains Sluggish
New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that small firms’ confidence levels are in a rut amid a rising tide of...
Apr 4, 20253 min read
US Tariff Chill To Put SME Exporters At Risk
Responding to the news that tariffs will be imposed on UK firms exporting to the US, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair of the Federation of...
Apr 3, 20251 min read
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