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Business groups welcome Reeves’ growth plans but remain ‘concerned’ about Budget

The Chancellor backed the expansion of Heathrow, and plans to turn Oxford and Cambridge into ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ in a bid to boost the economy.

Evening Standard

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK

Tech company wins national sustainability business award

Federation of Small Businesses praises Burton-on-Trent outfit EGO Technology for its work to reuse unwanted tech kit and reduce the amount of products ending up in landfill

Birmingham Post

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Fares capped at £2 to make buses ‘affordable for everyone’

More than 130 operators will charge no more than £2 for single tickets from Sunday until the end of March.

The Independent UK

£4bn devolution deal for North East welcomed by business leaders

The new deal will cover all of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

Birmingham Post

North East business leaders welcome news of regional devolution deal

Groups including the Chamber of Commerce, CBI and FSB have welcomed the expanded devolution deal for Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

Chronicle Live

Reach partners Federation of Small Businesses to honour UK entrepreneurs

Events will take place in 12 nations and regions across the UK between February and March

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Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023 - publisher Reach teams up with Federation of Small Businesses to honour entrepreneurs across the UK

Events will take place in 12 nations and regions across the UK between February and March

Birmingham Post

Small businesses owed £23,000 in late payments amid soaring energy bills

The Federation of Small Businesses said many small firms could be forced to shut down if they cannot pay their bills.

The Independent UK

Business confidence falling in North East, Yorkshire and Humber, survey finds

The Small Business Index from the Federation of Small Businesses found a big drop in business confidence during the second quarter of 2022 as costs rose sharply

Birmingham Post

Federation of Small Businesses strengthens Scottish team

New head of policy and regional development manager appointed by business membership group

Insider UK

North East business leaders back devolution bid that could create 17,000 new jobs

Six local authorities in Northumberland and Tyne and Wear are looking to expand the current North of Tyne mayoral authority

Birmingham Post

Covid regulations confused small businesses in pandemic, study says

The Federation of Small Businesses worked with Newcastle and Birmingham universities on the study

Birmingham Post

Almost 500,000 UK small businesses ‘at risk of going bust within weeks’

Federation of Small Businesses calls on Rishi Sunak for more support to deal with ‘ticking timebomb’

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‘Same nightmare week after week’: UK firms fed up with post-Brexit EU trade

Exporters fear Northern Ireland protocol row will spur trade war with Brussels, making an already difficult job even harder

Evening Standard

Banks ‘pulling up the drawbridge’ on small business lending

Limiting small firms’ access to finance risks stifling the economy, the Federation of Small Businesses warned

Daily Record

North Lanarkshire Council urged to buy local in order to support economy

The Federation of Small Businesses insist extra £9m would be raised for local economy

Birmingham Post

Federation of Small Businesses announces Welsh winners at annual awards

The national ceremony took place in Cardiff with 12 awards given out

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Responsible roofer reaps rewards

Federation of Small Businesses awards ceremony celebrates exceptional Scottish small firms

Birmingham Post

South West town centres urged to be less 'identikit' in bid to save high streets

Federation of Small Businesses in the South West report says digital initiatives can help fight back from challenges of online shopping

Birmingham Post

North East businessman takes lead at Federation of Small Businesses

Martin McTague says he wants to reduce costs for small businesses and get better treatment from larger firms

Birmingham Post

Urgent clarity from Welsh and UK governments needed on future business support in Wales, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses says the concerning disconnect between Westminster and Cardiff Bay on future business support is causing confusion and bad for business

Birmingham Post

Small firms look to growth but concerned by staffing and rising costs, survey finds

Poll by Federation of Small Businesses sees confidence at a 12-month low as inflationary pressures mount

The Independent UK

Scottish business confidence drops as late payments increase, study shows

The Federation of Small Businesses found confidence is lowest in the retail and accommodation and food industries.

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