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Pent up demand and shoppers’ hunger for bargains has given the high street its best January in three years.

Growth in new export orders was at a three-year high with manufacturers citing improved demand from across the world

Despite the majority of businesses agreeing and sticking to fair payment terms with their suppliers, we need to ensure that all companies have a culture of prompt payment, says the CBI submission to the Government’s consultation.

New data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that more than 5 in 10 members were paid beyond the agreed payment date by large companies in 2013.

Primary school children will be given chance to start their own business with a £5 loan under a new scheme to encourage young entrepreneurs.

Thousands of small businesses are set to receive expert help to grow their business as the successful providers of the £2.6 million Mentor Challenge Fund were announced today.

New research published today by HSBC reveals how imports are increasing the UK’s productivity and export potential, supporting the country’s economic and business growth.

One in five job vacancies are unfilled because employers cannot find workers with the right skills, according to research

Governor of the Bank of England warns of “potentially large costs” associated with tying itself to the pound without having a credible fiscal backstop

New research reveals that whilst many SMEs are entering 2014 with renewed optimism and enthusiasm for running their business, they also recognise the need to take extra steps to keep their business healthy in the first six months of 2014.

SMEs are failing to maximise their trading potential because of conflicting payment practices employed by businesses globally, according to research conducted by Bibby Financial Services.

Ahead of the latest official GDP statistics, the CBI said the volume of output in the three months to January grew at the fastest pace since late 2007, with the outlook for the next quarter buoyant. That is according to a new CBI Growth Indicator launched.

At the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) major Policy Conference in London, the UK’s small business agenda takes centre stage. Senior policymakers will discuss the 4.9 million firms which form the backbone of the UK economy, and set out policies to capitalise on renewed confidence returning to the sector.

An overwhelming majority of senior executives across the world’s largest organisations accept that their long-term business success will be based on mastery of the growing amount of data at their disposal.

Lord Young and Minster of State for Skills and Enterprise Matthew Hancock today launch the Growth Vouchers Programme which will support more than 20,000 small businesses to take on advice.