Brexit readiness fund is launched 30th August 2019.   Business Secretary Andrea Leadsom has launched a £10m grant scheme for business organisations and trade associations to support businesses in preparing for Brexit ahead of October 31st.   The fund is open

UK economic sentiment at lowest level for seven years 30th August 2019. Weak services and reduced confidence in the retail sector saw economic sentiment in the UK fall to its lowest level in seven years this month, according to figures

Would a no-deal Brexit lead to factory closures? 29th August 2019. A no-deal Brexit has been predicted to cause massive damage to the country’s manufacturing sector. Workers from some of the UK’s biggest manufacturers have warned the Government that a

Small businesses appeal over rising rates 28th August 2019. Figures from the Valuation Office Agency show more than 100,000 small businesses in England have appealed against their business rates since a revaluation two years ago. Some 100,740 “non-domestic” properties –

Mixed news for the UKs SME owners 28th August 2019. Two-thirds of businesses fear economy will worsen Are you, like many SME owners, worried about the economic outlook? What affect is it having on your customer base? Sentiment within Britain’s