by Tracey Carter | J Jan, 2026 | Events, Featured, FSB News
Hello to all our wonderful Surrey businesses and partners, I hope you have had a positive start to 2026 and found a moment to pause, reflect, and reset after the busy end of last year. A new year always brings fresh energy, and I’m really looking forward to what lies...
by Tracey Carter | J Dec, 2025 | Economy Growth, Featured, FSB News, Skills & Employment, Spelthorne Business
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has secured changes to the Employment Rights Bill, replacing day-one unfair dismissal claims with a six-month qualifying period. FSB led the campaign throughout “tough” Government negotiations. FSB Policy Chair Tina McKenzie...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2025 | FSB News, Spelthorne Business
New figures reveal nearly one in three small firms expect to shrink, sell up or shut down in the next 12 months, while just 18 per cent expect to grow. More than half suffered falling revenues in the last three months, according to the latest research from the...
by Tracey Carter | J Oct, 2025 | FSB News, Spelthorne Business
Responding to the Labour Party’s jobs guarantee announcement at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “This is a hugely important announcement – offering thousands of young people a...
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...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | FSB News, Spelthorne Business
Government to tackle late payments with the most significant legislative reforms in 25 years – an issue that costs the UK economy £11bn a year and shuts down 38 businesses every day UK set to have the toughest late payments laws in the G7 as part of reforms to...
