Full details of a new Government lockdown grant scheme reveals cracks
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Scottish government urged to hand 75m to small businesses ahead of Brexit
FSB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to set aside the money in a Brexit resilience fund in its submission ahead of the Scottish Budget on December 12. more»
FedEx Express puts up 20, 000 grant to help UK SMEs reach international potential
FedEx Express is offering a 20, 000 prize to the small UK business which can demonstrate its strategic vision for global success. more»
Government turns to green entrepreneurs to help save the environment
Green boffins are being urged by the government to come up with new ideas to help save the environment, as part of a new 60m initiative. more»
Chancellor urged to deliver 3, 000 Brexit voucher for every small business
Businesses should be given Brexit planning vouchers worth up to 3, 000 to pay for legal and professional advice ahead of the UK's split from the EU, according to the Institute of Directors. more»
Could free government cash bring small businesses out of productivity crisis?
The government is being urged to bring in a new "Productivity Allowance" to help drag the UK out of a "lost decade" of economic woes. more»
APPLY NOW: Red Bull to launch mentorship programme for UK young entrepreneurs
Red Bull Amaphiko is the initiative which aims to help young social entrepreneurs to connect, learn and become inspired. Read on to find out how to get involved. more»
£8m Business Basics Fund launched to help small firms become more digital
The government has today announced details of a new Business Basics Fund, targeting 100bn in untapped economic potential. more»
Ideas Mean Business: 24 young entrepreneurs named as Britain’s next innovators
National research agency Innovate UK has named 24 young entrepreneurs as winners of its inaugural Ideas Mean Business programme, giving a platform to Britain's next generation of innovators. more»
£700, 000 fund opens to help local communities take back control of the high street
Local groups across England are invited to apply for grants from a new fund worth 700, 000 to help regenerate local high streets with community-run businesses more»
