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Small firms’ blues show how much Government growth push is needed
Article Mon, 17 February 2025

Small firms’ blues show how much Government growth push is needed

Small business confidence hit a post-Covid low in the final quarter of 2024

Confidence falls to four-year low among Scottish small businesses 
Article Mon, 17 February 2025

Confidence falls to four-year low among Scottish small businesses 

Further decline in Small Business Index shows need for vital and urgent action 

UK Government should establish special unit to underpin NI as key trade gateway
Article Fri, 14 February 2025

UK Government should establish special unit to underpin NI as key trade gateway

A well resourced unit will help deliver the benefits of dual market access

GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions
Article Thu, 13 February 2025

GDP rise is welcomed, but small firms need long-lasting growth actions

The fall in production in the last quarter shows that evidence of a feel-good factor from the end of last year is sadly lacking

Business Group call for SME-Focused Apprenticeship Strategy to Bridge Skills Gaps
Article Wed, 12 February 2025

Business Group call for SME-Focused Apprenticeship Strategy to Bridge Skills Gaps

Boosting SME apprenticeships can help tackle skills shortages in Wales

Small firms mark National Apprenticeship Week with call for £3k incentive to help them hire new talent
Article Mon, 10 February 2025

Small firms mark National Apprenticeship Week with call for £3k incentive to help them hire new talent

FSB releases statistics to mark this year’s National Apprenticeship Week in England

Small firms hope base rate cut will mean lower borrowing costs
Article Thu, 06 February 2025

Small firms hope base rate cut will mean lower borrowing costs

Elevated rates are holding back growth, and small businesses need access to funding so they can invest and expand

Two-thirds of Scottish councils considering local Visitor Levy 
Article Thu, 06 February 2025

Two-thirds of Scottish councils considering local Visitor Levy 

FSB research shows 21 out of 32 local authorities discussing charge  

Delivery of Vital Lifeline for Small Businesses Crucial to Economic Recovery
Article Tue, 04 February 2025

Delivery of Vital Lifeline for Small Businesses Crucial to Economic Recovery

FSB Wales call for delivery of rates relief ahead of Senedd debate

FSB NI appoints Rachel McCorriston as new Head of Policy
Article Tue, 04 February 2025

FSB NI appoints Rachel McCorriston as new Head of Policy

Rachel joins the FSB team from the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) where she was the Senior Economist.

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