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Small firms ‘facing pressures comparable to the pandemic’ which pose a ‘risk to business viability’, MPs warn

Late payment, high street costs, tax burdens, energy prices and crime are among the major pressures faced by small businesses that the government needs...

Call on next Scottish government to reform business rates, tackle red tape and help small firms win public contracts

Whoever forms the next Scottish government should give a "fresh focus" to supporting Scotland’s 350,000+ small businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has...

Welsh government announces extra business rates relief for hospitality businesses

Around 4,400 pubs, restaurants, cafes, bars and live music venues will be eligible for an additional 15% relief on their business rates bills in...

Barnsley becomes the UK’s first ‘Tech Town’ with focus on AI

The government has named Barnsley as the UK’s first "Tech Town" with plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve public services and support...

Northern Ireland Executive halts business rates revalution after warnings firms would be forced to close

Northern Ireland finance minister John O'Dowd has announced a revalution of business properties has been stopped after warnings that subsequent business rates rises would...

Government announces extra business rates support for pubs and music venues

The government has unveiled extra support on business rates for pubs in England, after weeks of criticism that changes announced in the Autumn Budget...

Small food businesses in Northern Ireland at ‘risk of closure’ due to business rates revaluation

A revaluation of business rates risks forcing the closure of more than 100 small food businesses, including cafés, takeaways, food trucks and local producers,...

Scottish Budget 2026: Measures for small businesses | Reaction from business groups and others

The Scottish government has unveiled its 2026/27 Budget and how it intends to spend around £68 billion. Here are the measures of interest to small...

Chancellor set to announce u-turn on business rates rise for pubs

The government will soon announce support to help pubs in England with business rates rises, it has been claimed. Multiple press reports say chancellor Rachel...

Scottish government warned business rates rise would force hospitality firms to close

A Scottish hospitality organisation has said the latest business rates revaluation is “totally disconnected from the trading reality” and will force pubs, bars and...
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