Doubling Plastic Bag Charge from 10p: A Greener Future for England
Starting May 21st, the single-use carrier bag charge in England will double from 5p to 10p and apply to...
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Scottish Businesses Get Year-Long Rates Relief Amid Ongoing Crisis
In a move to support struggling businesses during the pandemic, Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes announces that retail, hospitality,...
Asda Donates £2m for Apprenticeships Amid Pandemic Impact
Asda, a major UK supermarket chain, is donating £2 million to fund apprenticeships in local communities nationwide during National...
UK Small Businesses at Risk: FSB Warns of Mass Closures and Reduced Profitability
Small businesses in the UK are struggling, with 250,000 set to close without further assistance, according to a new...
UK Small Businesses Brace for Deep Recession Amid Pandemic Impact
Nearly 70% of small business owners fear a deep recession post-pandemic, with 73% concerned about survival and 65% expecting...
UK Chancellor Assures No Sudden End to Furlough Scheme, Introduces New Business Support Measures
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promises no "cliff-edge" end to the government's furlough scheme, reassuring businesses worried about mass redundancies. Around...
New £617m Fund for SMEs in Shared Office Spaces Announced
Small businesses in shared office spaces, market traders, and small charities can now access a new £617 million funding...
New ‘Bounce Back’ Loan Scheme for Small Businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces a new 'bounce back' emergency loan scheme for small businesses, offering 100% guarantees on loans...
HMRC’s Investment in Small Business Staff Yields £16 Return Last Year
In a recent study by international law firm Pinsent Masons, HMRC's investigations into individuals and small businesses yielded a...
Tories Win Election: Plans for Small Business Support in Conservative Manifesto
In a post-election victory, Boris Johnson's Conservative party has unveiled plans to support small businesses with improved access to...