The UK is still a while away from being a cashless society with, cash accounting for 43 per cent of financial purchases. Whilst the thought of being conned is enough […] more»

Millennials preferring to eat at home than go out could cost the UK’s catering industry close to £1bn in lost revenue over the next four years, according to a new report. more»

The government is being urged to solve the UK’s housing crisis by ramping up support for small builders, including cracking down on late payers and easing access to finance. more»

As the government makes further noises to unsettle big firms failing to pay smaller suppliers on time, new research has uncovered poor supply chain practices in one of the world’s most lucrative sports. more»

Global Britain is “stirring” a year before Brexit, as research shows business owners ramping up spending on imports from outside the EU. more»

As supermarket giant Tesco completes the acquisition of cash-and-carry chain Booker, the Federation of Small Businesses has set out its expectations for the new food powerhouse. more»

Food manufacturers and restaurants have been called on to reduce the amount of calories in food products by a fifth over the next six years. more»

Helping small business owners get to grips with international tax compliance, Abigail Myers-Antiaye, global country compliance manager at Tungsten Network, provides an update to key changes around the world. more»

The Food and Drink Federation has highlighted that preferential trade deals are central to export success post-Brexit as the EU27, and the countries with which it has trade agreements, make up the lion-share of Britain’s food and drink export market. more»

Carillion’s recent downfall shone another spotlight on late payment and how small businesses bear the brunt when things go wrong. But you can resolve most disputes quickly and to your advantage. more»