Independent stores have been hailed as the “saviours” of the British high street amidst the recent closures of big-name chains. more»

Pankaj Raichura was issued with the fine after a Bath and North East Somerset council officer found cardboard boxes outside his newsagents before 5am. more»

Independent retail owners who keep pets in their physical stores receive a total annual income boost of around £59.7m, research from American Express has shown. more»

Fuelling claims that the tax system is criminalising struggling owners unnecessarily, business rates advisory firm CVS discovered that one in eight owners received a summons to appear in front of a magistrate court last tax year. more»

As the director behind one of the country’s most successful small business campaigns, Michelle Ovens has a unique view of the landscape for Britain’s high street retailers and traders. more»

Launched in London this year, LuggageHero’s growing network of small local retail partners is benefitting from the hourly rates the platform offers tourists to safeguard their bags and suitcases. more»

Despite the government earmarking £25m for small business rates relief in 2017, a lack of coordination between central government and local authorities has meant small firms have yet to receive any cash benefit from the scheme promised in the Spring Budget. more»

Focussing efforts on one area of expertise is often the very thing that sets your store apart from bigger brands, yet 41 per cent of shoppers claimed that it was variety that had them returning to big stores. more»

Now in its fifth year, Small Business Saturday UK has become increasingly popular. Hundreds of thousands of businesses now participate annually, while 80 per cent of local UK authorities recognise and promote the campaign. more»

Some areas of Britain have been more greatly impacted by falling high street footfall in the last few years than others. Business Advice has provided a clearer picture by identifying the worst affected high streets. more»