Federation of Small Businesses

UK SME economic and cash flow pressures

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: UK small businesses report falling revenues and rising costs

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom are facing significant financial constraints driven by cash flow issues and rising operating costs. Initial reports indicate that 39% of SMEs were unable t

Healey's fiscal agenda: regional funds and tax reforms

30 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UK Chancellor faces pressure over proposed bank tax hikes

As the October 28 Budget approaches, Chancellor John Healey faces intensifying fiscal constraints. While previous forecasts suggested fiscal headroom could drop to £12 billion, recent estimates indicate that rising infla

UK local government reorganisation pause

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Devon County Council seeks answers over stalled reorganization plans

The UK government has paused its local government reorganisation programme following updated legal advice indicating that certain plans may not comply with the law. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Governme

UK diesel prices surpass £2 per litre amid global volatility

7 clusters · 71 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: UK energy costs face pressure from global markets and US policy shifts

Diesel prices in the United Kingdom have officially surpassed £2 per litre, according to the RAC. This surge is increasingly attributed to disruptions in the production and transportation of wholesale oil and refined pro

UK business rates reform concerns

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: UK retailers warn business rate reforms threaten high streets

Business leaders in Scotland and the wider UK are expressing significant concern regarding business rates and property tax reforms. In Scotland, a report from the Fraser of Allander Institute indicates that reforming bus