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Businesses sceptical about Burnham’s economic impact as they fear more tax and red tape
More than two-thirds (67%) of companies are concerned about a government led by Andy Burnham, a snapshot survey revealed today.
No Summer bounce for small businesses as growth forecasts reach a 12 year low
North West the only UK region where small business growth forecasts rise Sharp falls across the South – with construction, retail and hospitality hit hardest…
Interest in construction sector productivity hits a five-year high
Online interest in construction productivity reached a five-year high in early 2026, as pressure mounted on the sector to improve performance.
Transformative customs partnership helps outdoor goods specialist AMG Group cut costly double duty burden
One of the UK’s leading outdoor goods specialists has hailed a transformative customs partnership which has helped it negotiate the post-Brexit landscape and significantly cut…
Almost 9 in 10 SME’s have sustainability on their radar, but define it differently across sectors
Small businesses across the UK say sustainability means different things depending on the work they do and the pressures they face.
Packed tax event marks latest milestone in company’s North Wales expansion
Dozens of business owners gathered at Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants’ new Llangefni base for a Making Tax Digital event – the latest sign of the firm’s…
CBM warns improvements to steel safeguarding quotas are just a stay of execution for UK manufacturing
Hundreds of downstream manufacturers will still be hit hard by the new steel safeguarding measures being introduced today – despite a slight softening by ministers.
Unipart manufacturing expert calls on the UK to maximise the redrawing of global manufacturing lines
One of the UK’s leading industrialists believes the UK is standing on the verge of a pivotal opportunity that could see it ‘redraw’ the global…
Tenanted Property Service Launches Amid Rising Landlord Exits
Bettermove, the UK property solutions company, has launched a formal tenanted‑property service as more landlords look to sell homes with tenants in situ following the…
Seriös Group takes centre stage for Datalyst 2026
Innovative data solutions company Seriös Group will take centre stage at one of the North East’s leading data conferences this week.
Built to Last: ECI Partners Celebrates 50 Years of Backing UK Businesses
ECI Partners celebrates 50 years in private equity, since its founding on 22 June 1976 as Equity Capital for Industry.
Nationwide project to help schools save two billion litres of water reaps promising early results
Wave, the multi-award-winning County Durham water retailer, has reported strong early progress from its nationwide initiative to help schools reduce water waste.
Brexit at 10: Novuna Business Finance report reveals small business sentiment to Brexit and it’s impact over the last years
In June 2016 theEU referendum took place and the UK public voted to leave the European Union.
Call for closer trading ties as London hosts major European fastener manufacturer’s assembly
Influential leaders from the European fastener sector were in London recently to discuss the need for greater collaboration, sovereign production and the threat of cheap…
40% of Brits shifting their Summer Holidays to watch the World Cup in the UK
It’s exactly one month until the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca – and UK football fans are already moving their…
Liverpool Business School Expands Help To Grow Support Across Wirral, Chester And North Wales
Liverpool Business School, part of Liverpool John Moores University, is encouraging more businesses in the Wirral, Chester and North Wales to access its Help to…
Millions Of British Drivers Forced To Skip Meals And Cancel Family Visits As Fuel Prices Surge
British motorists are reaching a breaking point as a combination of rising fuel costs and economic instability forces drastic lifestyle changes, with nearly one in…
Revealed: the London small businesses most affected by the energy price crisis
The percentage of London-based small businesses citing barriers holding their business back from growing has hit a five-year peak (88%) – with the impact of…
Revealed: The small businesses most affected by the energy crisis – as research reveals Six-year peak in number of small businesses citing barriers holding back growth
The percentage of UK small businesses citing barriers holding their business back from growing has hit a six-year peak (84%), with the impact of overseas…