by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth
Fixing sudden jumps in business rates when a business opens a second property are among the business rates reforms being considered by the government. Publishing a business rates interim report following consultation with business groups and others, the...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth, Featured, Finance
Contactless card payments could soon exceed the current £100 cap – and even become unlimited – under proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator is consulting on plans that would give banks and card providers the freedom to set their own...
by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth, Featured, FSB News
Through the collaboration, FSB members will gain access to a dedicated online hub featuring free resources such as guides, blogs, videos, webinars and focus groups. The hub is designed to provide practical advice on how to manage energy more efficiently, while also...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Local Business, Start up support
Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey programme. This is a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County Council’s Business Surrey service and delivered by leading...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business
The Small Business Plan promising SMEs the tools they need to grow has been published by government. This includes better access to finance and stronger powers on late payments. Small and medium sized firms employ 60% of the country’s workforce and generate £2.8...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth
Britain is bracing for a fresh jobs crisis, with experts warning unemployment could soon climb to its highest level since the pandemic. New analysis from the Resolution Foundation suggests the jobless rate is set to hit five per cent in the three months to August...
