Responding to the announcement that “Plan B” restrictions will be eased in England next week, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “After two years of chopping and changing, small businesses right across England will be hoping that this …

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Responding to the announcement that the Covid isolation period has been shortened from seven to five full days, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “We’re pleased to see this decision from the Health Secretary and UK Health and …

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Responding to the announcement of fresh government support measures for small firms, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “These positive measures will help alleviate the intense pressures that small firms are currently under, and hopefully arrest a significant …

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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has today released a ten-point plan of options for economic support that Ministers should urgently consider as current Covid restrictions take their toll, and amid speculation about further measures. The list includes necessary steps …

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Responding to new Office for National Statistics figures which show 14.3% growth in the headline rate of input prices in the year to November, and a 5.1% rise in the consumer prices index over the same period, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike …

Small firms warn of “nightmare before Christmas” as input costs surge 14% Read more »