Rising fuel prices see operating costs for small businesses soar
The rising cost of fuel is becoming a serious threat to the survival of small businesses, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned. more»
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Independent energy review launched to give UK business lowest costs in Europe
The review will look at how energy providers, industry regulators and government can work together to maintain low energy costs while upholding the country?s climate change commitments. more»
Rising food and fuel costs put key UK sectors under pressure
Across key sectors of the UK supply chain, levels of significant financial distress ? a state of financial ill health that can lead to bankruptcy ? have risen by 26 per cent on average over the last 12 months. more»
Fuel theft identified as a growing small business concern
Research from fuel distributor Certas Energy has uncovered that there were 19,755 official commercial fuel thefts in Britain in 2015, worth a total of roughly ?1.47m. more»
Two-year high inflation and rising fuel costs could see small firms suffer
The UK inflation rate has hit a two-year high this year, with a rise in motor fuel costs identified as the key factor. more»
What can we expect from the Autumn Statement and what are small businesses hoping for?
As the chancellor's Autumn Statement draws closer, what are small firms hoping to see brought about on 25 November and which are the areas they hope George Osborne stays clear of? more»
