by Tracey Carter | J Apr, 2025 | FSB News
FSB press release New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveals that small firms’ confidence levels are in a rut amid a rising tide of costs and taxes. FSB’s latest Small Business Index (SBI) for Q1 2025 shows a modest improvement in small business...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
FSB press release Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, in which Rachel Reeves confirmed a halving of the official growth forecast for this year, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Tina McKenzie, said: “Today’s growth figures are...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
Responding to the Payment System Regulator’s final report from its market review of card scheme and processing fees, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The finding from the regulator that card fees cost business at...
by Tracey Carter | J Mar, 2025 | FSB News
Missed opportunity to remove threats to jobs and growth from Employment Bill Following the Government’s announcement of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, Tina McKenzie, Policy Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said:...
by Christabel Flaherty | J Feb, 2025 | FSB News
GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions Responding to Office for National Statistics figures showing that GDP rose by 0.4% in the month of December, and by 0.1% in Q4 2024, Martin McTague, National Chair of the Federation...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2024 | Economy Growth, Featured, FSB News, Local Business, Spelthorne Borough Council, Spelthorne Business, Start up support, Sustainability, Training
We have an exciting opportunity that could significantly benefit your business. Imagine being part of the UK’s largest small business network, with access to a wealth of resources, tools, and support—all for a fraction of the usual cost. Thanks to Spelthorne Borough...