The Latest Breaking News from Federation of Small Businesses

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 · Jan 29, 2025

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 · Jan 15, 2025

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 · May 26, 2023

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 · Dec 13, 2022

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 · Aug 28, 2022

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 · Aug 8, 2022

Federation of Small Businesses strengthens Scottish team

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

Insider UK · Jun 30, 2022

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 · Jun 30, 2022

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 · Jun 26, 2022

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’

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022