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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.

FSB welcomes NI Executive Ministers to new posts
Article Tue, 04 February 2025

FSB welcomes NI Executive Ministers to new posts

Ministers have been appointed to new positions in the Northern Ireland Executive

Widening bespoke export support for SMEs can supercharge Government’s growth plans
Article Fri, 31 January 2025

Widening bespoke export support for SMEs can supercharge Government’s growth plans

FSB research shows clearly the big ambitions of small businesses – especially the smallest ones with the fewest resources – to grow overseas.

Stormont`s Employment Rights Bill proposals could hinder growth
Article Thu, 30 January 2025

Stormont`s Employment Rights Bill proposals could hinder growth

The proposals could hinder the economy at precisely the time we need business to be unleashed

Chancellor’s rallying cry for Government to choose growth is exactly what the economy needs, say small firms
Article Wed, 29 January 2025

Chancellor’s rallying cry for Government to choose growth is exactly what the economy needs, say small firms

The Chancellor's speech announcing the Government's Plan for Change sends a strong, confident message that from now on growth comes first, and any barriers to that will be erased.

FSB Scotland launches biggest ever small business survey
Article Mon, 27 January 2025

FSB Scotland launches biggest ever small business survey

Firms invited to have their say in the Big Small Business Survey

FSB Scotland warns against a ‘headlong rush’ on Edinburgh Visitor Levy                 
Article Fri, 24 January 2025

FSB Scotland warns against a ‘headlong rush’ on Edinburgh Visitor Levy                 

FSB Scotland calls for pause to scheme to 'get it right first time'

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