Contactless payments could go unlimited

by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth, Finance, Spelthorne Business

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...

EDF partners with Federation of Small Businesses to help SMEs cut costs and carbon

by Tracey Carter | J Sep, 2025 | Economy Growth, FSB News, Spelthorne Business

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...

Start-up Surrey launches with expert support for entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses

by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Surrey, Economy Growth, Local Business, Spelthorne 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...

Small Business Plan unveiled by government

by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business, Spelthorne 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...

Rachel Reeves under fire as UK unemployment set to hit the highest level since COVID

by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business

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...

Succession is being overlooked – it’s time to develop a plan

by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Trends, Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business

With over half of business owners planning to exit over the next decade, HR professionals must develop effective leadership pipelines, says Flora Hamilton Running a business comes with many challenges – from managing cash flow to juggling day-to-day operations....