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»

HS2 will give businesses in the North of England and Midlands the vital infrastructure links required to mount a challenge on London’s economy, according to a new report into the UK’s high speed rail network. more»

The North of England has become the first UK region to be given control over local infrastructure spending, after the government handed unique powers to business leaders and local authorities. more»

Small business owners are increasingly frustrated by vehicle manufacturers that aren’t prioritising them, in terms of giving fleet advice and support, a report published by the AA has found. more»

The asset finance fund will give businesses of all sizes the ability to make crucial investments without putting working capital budgets under huge pressure. more»

The taxable benefit for businesses on cars is a lot higher than on vans, and HMRC’s rules determine that a van must be a “goods” vehicle – that is, a vehicle of a construction mainly suited “for the conveyance of goods or burden”. more»

An HMRC policy change means more UK business owners selling and delivering goods to consumers in other EU countries may now be required to register and pay VAT in the member states of their customers. more»

The government’s plan to tackle poor air quality by banning petrol and diesel cars from Britain’s roads in 2040 lacks detail and assurances for small businesses, a key industry body has warned. more»

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»

New trials, expected to start in May 2017, will introduce new single ticket-led pricing designed to make it easier to buy the cheapest rail tickets and get rid of overpriced routes. more»