by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low-value goods entering the US is bad news for small exporters in the UK. All goods worth $800 or less entering the US from the UK will no longer be exempt from US tariffs from 29 August. Trump had...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Trends, Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
The government has unveiled its Small Business Plan – featuring a new crackdown on late payment, more support and funding for start-ups and growth firms and a promise to cut admin costs for SMEs by 25%. The Labour government has unveiled its...
by Tracey Carter | J Jun, 2025 | Economy Growth, Local Business, Procurement, Spelthorne Business
A new Lunch & Learn series is launching this spring at The Hub, Spelthorne, to helplocal businesses better understand and access public sector contract opportunities.Developed in partnership between the Spelthorne Business Forum, FSB, and publicprocurement expert...
by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | Economy Growth, International Trade, Spelthorne Business
National roadshow kicks off to get businesses exporting and grow the economy SMEs from across the UK will benefit from new government support to match them up with international buyers and markets, to turbocharge UK exports and grow the economy as part of the Plan for...
by Karen Porter | J Feb, 2025 | Community, Economy Growth, Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
Ashford town centre is at an exciting crossroads, and your voice matters in shaping its future! Spelthorne Borough Council has commissioned a Business Improvement District (BID) feasibility study, and local businesses are being invited to share their thoughts on this...
by Karen Porter | J Jan, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business, Technology
The government has launched a new plan aimed at using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grow the economy, help businesses scale, deliver public services more efficiently, and improve living standards. The strategy is based on the ‘AI Opportunities Action...
