The two inquiries will question whether enough is being done to protect smaller UK firms from the unfair treatment of larger companies and banks. more»

The government has announced the creation of a new product safety agency tasked with identifying risks to consumers and guaranteeing fair competition among businesses. more»

Could a new small business minister reinvigorate the position vacated by Margot James? We've asked a handful of decision makers what areas they feel should be prioritised by Andrew Griffiths in the coming months to support small enterprise. more»

Theresa May has appointed Andrew Griffiths as the country's new small business minister at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. more»

Employers in the hairdressing, hospitality and retail sectors were among the worst offending businesses in the largest round yet of government naming and shaming. more»

The author of a government-backed review into modern employment practices has broadly welcomed a draft gig economy bill seeking to tackle the exploitation of on-demand workers, but warned over-regulation could spell the end of the model. more»

To assist small business owners in preparing for new data protection legislation, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has confirmed that a dedicated GDPR helpline will go live on 1 November 2017. more»

Over two years since the position was first tabled, the government has appointed its first small business commissioner with a pledge to drive a culture change within Britain's supply chains. more»

Ending a 17-month wait, the British Business Bank has launched the first wave of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, with an initial 120m in debt finance and loans available for small firms in the region. more»

Small business owners won't have missed talk of General Data Protection Regulation, but uncertainty is deepening over how they will meet the demands of a new data protection bill in the absence of substantial government guidance. more»