Local Enterprise Partnerships are threatening to become “old boys’ clubs” that fail to engage effectively with the small business owners they represent, the Federation of Small Businesses has warned. more»
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has identified a pressing need for Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to become more accountable around local spending transparency. more»
Business confidence amongst entrepreneurs in the UK remains high towards the year-end despite recent ripples in the national economy, new research has shown. more»
Using infographics put together by the Treasury, Business Advice provides a summary of chancellor George Osborne's Autumn Statement and Spending Review speech. more»
Chancellor George Osborne has today confirmed the government will abolish its uniform business rate, granting local UK authorities with significantly greater power to determine the cost of business. In his […] more»
The chancellor has announced the imminent establishment of a “Northern Powerhouse” as part of the Conservatives one-nation policy, but a new report has found that more must be done soon if rebalancing the UK economy is to be successful. more»
George Osborne has unveiled a radical change to the business rates system, with full devolution of business rates giving councils control of an extra £13bn by 2020. more»
