Chancellor Philip Hammond used the Spring Statement to confirm the next business rates revaluation will take place in 2021, a year earlier than planned. more»

The government claimed that its £1.7bn rollout plan has gone a long way to closing the “digital divide” in rural areas. more»

The government must help independent shopkeepers remain competitive by reforming the way online firms such as Amazon and ASOS are taxed, according to a committee of MPs. more»

A lack of skills and training in remote areas means rural business owners still face barriers when it comes to digital “adoption”. more»

The mayor of London will appoint a special “Not Spot team” of digital experts to troubleshoot parts of London where digital connectivity is particularly poor. more»

David Walker returns to guide readers through writing the online terms of use and privacy policy for a small business, and explains why they can provide a company with crucial layers of protection. more»

Scotland’s first Amazon Academy, running in partnership with small business network Enterprise Nation, will take place on 23 May this year at the EICC, The Exchange, In Edinburgh. more»

Analysis of Companies House data showed the number of operating tech startups reach 5,995 by the end of February 2017 – 3,670 more companies than the figure recorded in the days after the Brexit vote. more»

Ebookadabra brings together 100s of picture books from major publishers like Disney and Harper Collins, offering incentives to children through reward games and collectable stickers. more»

The UK’s technology businesses achieved a combined turnover of £170bn in 2015, according to a new report that demonstrated the growing strength of the country’s digital economy. more»