Britain's small businesses are suffering from a combination of growing operating costs, weak economic growth and flagging consumer demand. more»

Angel investors are highly concentrated in London and the South East of England, with a high proportion also choosing to put government tax schemes to use. more»

The Industrial Strategy identifies four global trends shaping the future of the world economy, and sets out how UK industries can embrace and take advantage of them. more»

To bring small business owners up to speed on the key announcements and what they mean, here’s our summary of the the chancellor's Autumn Budget speech. more»

In his Budget speech, Philip Hammond committed another £2.5bn to the British Business Bank, providing a boost to UK productivity and innovation. more»

In his Autumn Budget speech, chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed an increase of the personal allowance from £11,500 to £11,850, giving a tax-free boost of £350 to those on basic incomes. more»

The UK’s National Living Wage will rise to £7.83 in 2018, the chancellor has confirmed, representing a pay increase of 4.4 per cent for low earners. more»

Thousands of small business owners will be celebrating the abolition of the so-called “staircase tax”, after the chancellor used the Autumn Budget to call time on the unpopular levy. more»

The chancellor has announced that UK business rates revaluations will now take place every three years, easing pressure on small business owners. more»

In this afternoon’s Budget announcement, chancellor Philip Hammond has announced the National Productivity Investment Fund has been extended for another year, and expanded to be worth more than £31bn. more»