Responding to the launch of fresh measures from the Cash Action Group to support communities which lose banking and ATM infrastructure, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Vice Chair Martin McTague, who sits on the Community Access to Cash Pilots Board, said: “As …

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Responding to new Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures showing that the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by only 0.1% in October, and its trade deficit widened to £5.2 billion in the three months to October, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike …

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Our next online event is taking place on Tuesday, 14 December at 4 pm.   The topics will focus on ‘The benefits of apprenticeships for small businesses’ and ‘How Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) can support SMEs’.  You can book your FREE …

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Looking ahead to this year’s Black Friday, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “A lot of small firms are pinning their hopes to a bumper festive season after last year’s restrictions debacle. We’re urging everyone to get behind …

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Responding to the launch of a new government consultation regarding single-use plastics, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry said:   “Small businesses are right behind the Government’s efforts to stamp out use of harmful single use plastics. The majority are proactively …

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Responding to the Government’s announcement regarding its Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chairman Mike Cherry said: “Confirmation that a significant section of HS2 is not going ahead will come as a big disappointment to small firms right …

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Responding to the launch of the Government’s Export Strategy, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Mike Cherry, said: “This strategy marks an important intervention. Properly executed, it will open up a lot of opportunities for small exporters, whilst helping to address some …

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