Responding to a reversal of plans to allow more small firms in England to re-open from tomorrow, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Today’s announcement will come as a massive blow to thousands of small firms, soon-to-be newlyweds, …

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Responding to the announcement from the Government that face coverings are to be made mandatory in shops across England, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry, said: “All small firms that are planning to or have already opened back up …

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  Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls for a “jobs first” approach from government as new study shows substantial share of smaller firms forced to let employees go Recommends broad job market support measures as well as targeted interventions for young people …

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