Boots to close 200 stores as High Street crisis continues. 03/06/2019. UK chemist chain Boots has announced plans for a review that could see more than 200 stores close over the next two years, as problems for high street businesses

Banks reject 70% of small businesses 3rd June 2019. A new report shows that Banks reject 70% of small businesses applications. A report from Smith & Williamson reveals that 70% of small businesses fail to secure finance at the first

SME government loan values decline. 03/06/2019. Worryingly, it has been reported that SME government loan values have declined. The value of bank loans being offered to small and medium-sized businesses through the government’s flagship small business lending scheme has dropped

Late payment problems lead to redundancies at electrical and mechancial contractor. 31st May 2019. Late payment problems have lead to redundancies at Star Services (Southern). The Wiltshire based Mechanical & Electrical services specialist, Star Services (Southern) has made the “majority”

Loophole leaves late payment reporting requirements unfit for purpose 29th May 2019. MPs have pointed out that a loophole in the  late payment reporting requirements means they are unfit for purpose. MPs and SME representatives are calling for legislation designed