Small UK business owners are unable to access contracts in the public sector, a committee of MPs has claimed, despite large firms failing to offer value for money. more»

The fast-food chain will replace all plastic straws with paper ones becoming the latest company to cut down on single-use plastics. more»

Britain’s self-employed are suffering from a tool theft epidemic, according to an online petition demanding tougher sentences for offenders and better treatment of victims. more»

The UK’s biggest coffee chain, Costa Coffee, has announced plans to recycle 500m cups a year in an effort to cut down the amount sent to landfill sites. more»

Food inflation fell to a 12-month low in March giving a much-needed boost to hard-pressed consumers. more»

People in England could soon to pay a deposit on drinks bottles and cans, as the government announces plans to increase recycling rates and cut waste. more»

Small UK business owners have blamed telecoms giants and the big banks for failing to help them take advantage of the digital revolution and boost growth. more»

The British Chambers of Commerce has vowed to identify the worst places in the country to make a phone call to help the fifth of businesses blighted by poor mobile coverage. more»

Small UK business owners have been offered broadband vouchers worth up to £3,000 to cover the costs of switching to a full-fibre internet connection. more»

The British Chambers of Commerce has urged the government not to get bogged down over Brexit and instead sort out weaknesses in fundamental infrastructure, such as road repairs, railways and housing. more»