As the Chancellor prepares to deliver a package of economic measures in the upcoming Autumn Statement, new data reveals that tax cuts are the top priority for SMEs.
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Totally Welsh Brings the Cream of the Crop to Cardiff: New Expansion Promises Fresh Opportunities and Jobs
Haverfordwest-based dairy company announces a new distribution hub in Cardiff, bringing local, sustainable produce and employment to the city.
New research shows optimism on the high street with 89% of small retailers’ confident of growth
Despite ongoing challenges, small and independent retailers are looking ahead to next year positively, with expectations of business growth rising significantly among 59% of those surveyed in 2022 to 89% in 2023.
Amazon awards €100,000 Startup of the Year grant to natural laundry detergent company
Amazon Launchpad, the one-stop shop for unique and unexpected finds from emerging brands, has announced Ops Clean, creator of an eco-friendly laundry detergent alternative, as the 2023 European Startup of the Year.
New research finds an estimated 12M Brits to buy Christmas now, pay later
New research has revealed that an estimated 12 million UK consumers will turn to short term credit instalment plans this Christmas to afford presents and other essential items.
Beauty company Avon set to open first UK stores in 137-year history
Avon, the beauty company famous for building a global business by making house-to-house visits, is to open its first physical UK stores in its 137-year history.
Ikea owner buys Brighton shopping mall, its second in the UK
Ikea’s parent company has bought its second UK shopping mall, in Brighton, for an estimated £145m as part of efforts to bring its furniture stores into city centres.
Yorshire-built Twisted 4x4s head for Japan in new export deal
North Yorkshire-based Twisted Automotive has announced an agreement that will see the company’s bespoke modified Land Rover Defenders sold in Japan, under the new ‘Twisted Japan’ brand.
Action must be taken now on regulation of property agents
Propertymark has written to the Rt. Hon Michael Gove MP, to reiterate a longstanding call for regulation of property agents and outlined how this can support the delivery of the UK Government’s reforms.
Martyn’s Law: What does it mean for businesses following the King’s Speech announcement
The Government’s Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill featured in the King’s Speech 2023 on Tuesday (November 7), indicating the Government’s intention to pass the new law in the coming months. Security expert Marcus Gerrard, of Safetyflex Barriers, discusses what this means for businesses…
Closing The Gap: How to improve Performance from Every Member of Your Sales Team
In today’s competitive sales landscape, optimising the performance of your sales team is crucial for driving revenue growth.
driveJohnson’s reaches 600 driving instructors across the UK
For 18 years, driveJohnson’s has focused on teaching learners to pass their driving test confidently and quickly.
TikTok is shutting down its Creator Fund in favor of its newer Creativity Program
TikTok has announced that it’s shutting down its original $1 billion Creator Fund and shifting the focus to its newer Creativity Program.
UK’s 1.6m temp workers to receive pay boost ‘worth thousands’
British businesses could save up to £1 billion a year as the Government confirms plans to remove unnecessary and outdated bureaucracy following our exit from the EU.
‘SMEs Navigate Unprecedented ‘Poly-Crisis’ as Business Confidence Wavers’
SMEs worldwide are grappling with a multifaceted and unprecedented challenge, aptly named the “poly-crisis,” according to the latest SME Barometer from Prism, which launched at the W3B Club at Rise by Barclays, the home of Fintech at Old Street.
