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 …
Small firms call for support as GDP figures show lack of pre-Plan B momentum Read more »
New Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) research finds significant majority of small importers who will be impacted by checks not yet prepared for their introduction in one month’s time Findings come as trade deficit widens by billions and supply …
Small firms sound alarm as £60bn EU import checks close in Read more »
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 …
FSB West Yorkshire Academia-Industry Network: December 2021 Read more »
Yes, I said Pants! For the past couple of years – excluding during Covid – West Yorshire FSB area have held a social event with a conscience. We’re delighted to be once again supporting the Huddersfield Mission with a festive, …
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 …
As part of her role with FSB, Merewyn Sayers owner of Sayers Solutions, was both surprised and honoured to be interviewed by the BBC this week as part of their reported shocking news that the government is planning to scale …
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 …
Small firms back step away from single-use plastics with right support Read more »
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 …
Small firms worry levelling up going off track after HS2 update Read more »
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 …
Export Strategy brings real opportunities, say small business owners Read more »
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) calls for government analysis of planned hike to National Insurance contributions (NICs) as Small Business Index (SBI) shows hiring intentions dropping Exports tumble, with few fully prepared for imposition of import checks; finance applications hit …