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‘Holding pattern’ for small business investment is suppressing growth, report finds
Article Mon, 18 March 2024

‘Holding pattern’ for small business investment is suppressing growth, report finds

FSB publishes the Small Business Index for Q4 2023

GDP growth must not turn into another false dawn, say small firms
Article Wed, 13 March 2024

GDP growth must not turn into another false dawn, say small firms

GDP is up - but it's too early to celebrate with any great level of vigour, as small firms are certainly finding the going tough at the moment.

FSB Scotland: heat in buildings proposals must be redesigned with small business in mind
Article Mon, 11 March 2024

FSB Scotland: heat in buildings proposals must be redesigned with small business in mind

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to ensure its proposals for the transition to zero-emissions heating systems are designed with the needs of small firms placed front and centre.

Increase in VAT threshold and cuts to self-employed NICs welcomed – but firms still face serious challenges
Article Wed, 06 March 2024

Increase in VAT threshold and cuts to self-employed NICs welcomed – but firms still face serious challenges

FSB was pleased to see a package of small business support in the Budget.

Financial Conduct Authority’s response to FSB’s personal guarantees super-complaint is “just not good enough
Article Tue, 05 March 2024

Financial Conduct Authority’s response to FSB’s personal guarantees super-complaint is “just not good enough"

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today (5 March 2024) published its response to the super-complaint on suspected excessive use of personal guarantees by banks, raised in December by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Pace of AI adoption means Government and education system have to catch-up fast, say small firms
Article Mon, 04 March 2024

Pace of AI adoption means Government and education system have to catch-up fast, say small firms

Redefining Intelligence: The Growth of AI Among Small Firms, highlights that while AI excels at recognising patterns at speeds that dwarf human capabilities, it falls short on nuance, ethics and empathy - qualities only humans can bring to the table.

Budget needs to improve cashflow, protect jobs and incentivise growth in small businesses
Article Wed, 28 February 2024

Budget needs to improve cashflow, protect jobs and incentivise growth in small businesses

This Budget needs to be about cutting the taxes that hold small firms back the most, which in turn will incentivise growth and job creation. As we steer away from the recession, it’s the only way for us to revive our sluggish economy.

North East Excels in Scottish FSB Awards
Article Wed, 28 February 2024

North East Excels in Scottish FSB Awards

Five north-east businesses have been announced as worthy winners in this year’s Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business awards.

Recession reality prompts small businesses to call for pro-growth Budget
Article Thu, 15 February 2024

Recession reality prompts small businesses to call for pro-growth Budget

Our research found that confidence among small firms has been in negative territory for seven straight quarters, due to the energy price crisis and the knock-on impact on the cost of doing business

Jobs, pay and prospects all at risk unless Chancellor acts at Budget, small firms warn
Article Wed, 14 February 2024

Jobs, pay and prospects all at risk unless Chancellor acts at Budget, small firms warn

Personal tax cuts are meaningless without pro-enterprise, pro-jobs measures at Budget

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