When asked in a survey, some 40 per cent of small business owners still thought the outcome of the general election would have little impact on their future business prospects. more»

One in seven UK workers aim to become self-employed at some point in their lives, with as many as 12 per cent of those hoping to take the leap within the next six months. more»

In a further pledge to small businesses, the self-declared entrepreneur's bank? has said that increasing the number of local business managers across the country will ensure a higher proportion of startups get off the ground. more»

OakNorth, the new challenger bank hoping to change the way businesses finance their growth, has launched its first two savings accounts. more»