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

Thousands of small shop owners are likely to continue accepting old round pound coins after the Royal Mint's official deadline for returning them passes on 15 October. more»

A strong euro ensures sterling-denominated goods are more attractive for European buyers, and has encouraged many British businesses to increase their focus on overseas sales. more»

Britain's small exporters are experiencing the biggest sales uplift for three years, while confidence at home plummets amid political and economic uncertainty. more»

As a business which is reliant on an overseas supply chain to produce its good, Hawthorn felt the impact of the Brexit vote more than most. (1) Who are you […] more»

New notes and coins are being introduced to improve durability as well as security. They are more resistant to water, dirt and tearing, and crucially they include more sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures. more»

it's been 12 months since the EU referendum in June 2016, but with Britain starting to look like a very different place, what do small business owners think about the impact of Brexit so far? more»

Depreciation of the pound since the EU referendum has significantly affected the way business owners manage exchange rate risk, as new research reveals the impact of currency volatility on small exporters. more»

Owners at over half of the UK's small companies have told consumers to expect price increases over the next year, as new British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) research highlights the impact of currency devaluation on the economy. more»

A new survey has revealed the extent to which increased costs have affected small building firms across Britain, following the depreciation of the pound throughout the second half of 2016. more»