On Yorkshire Day 2018, these local business owners have a thing or two to say about why trading in this beautiful part of the country beats any other region. more»

Greater numbers of people flocking to high street shops outside of London have sparked hopes of a retail revival, yet experts remain cautious of low consumer spending. more»

Since former chancellor George Osborne first coined the Northern Powerhouse in 2015, critics have doubted the initiative's impact in generating regional economic growth. So why should small business owners remain positive? more»

Rising house prices in London are causing a “mass exodus” of digital entrepreneurs from the capital, according to a new report, as regional tech hubs tempt startups with cost-effective alternatives. more»

Just 29 per cent of invoices sent during 2016 by micro business owners in the south Yorkshire city were paid on time, whilst areas such as Peterborough and Northampton also fared poorly. more»

Regional initiatives to boost industry in the North of England and the Midlands are yet to cut through to small business owners across the UK, according to new research. more»

In the decade between 2003 to 2006, and 2013 to 2016, the proportion of women at the helm of early-stage businesses grew by 45 per cent, putting the UK above the European average. more»

Workers in the North of England are more likely to dread the week ahead than those in other parts of the UK, as a new study reveals the regional differences in how employees respond to workplace stress. more»

Leeds, Bristol and Reading came out on top, after a new study ranked 30 UK towns and cities outside London for their suitability to startups. more»

A new survey has found that customers in the South West of England spend an average browsing time of two hours and 20 minutes in stores each week. more»