Small businesses upbeat

Despite current economic conditions reports suggest optimism remains amongst SMEs in London.

Support for woman startups

Government puts £500,000 into supporting women's enterprise.

Reports show a startling increase in UK Small business failure rate.

One business leader calls for extreme action on the back of slow fiscal response.

The European Investment Bank has released cash for UK banks to start lending to UK SMEs.

George Osborne says small business should not be locked out of procurement system.

Lord Mandelson hits the spot in his address to the Lords on Small Business.

Energy watchdog says supply will continue as British Gas is set to supply 40 000 customers.