British SME topic
Business policy, investment and opportunities affecting SMEs across the UK nations, regions and local economies.
Twenty-two companies have won MOD feasibility contracts worth up to £300,000 each. The programme points to wider opportunities for manufacturers, engineers and regional suppliers.
New technical pathways from age 14 are intended to connect pupils with local employers and industries. Here is what England’s small businesses should watch.
Edinburgh’s 5% visitor levy is now live. Small hotels, guest houses, hostels and self-catering operators should check booking calculations, invoices, guest messages and exemption processes.
Pubs, social clubs and many live music venues in England are set to receive a further 20% business rates cut from April 2027, but eligibility details will not arrive until the autumn Budget.
The MOD wants to increase its spending with SMEs by £2.5 billion by summer 2028. Here is what the new action plan means and how capable small firms can prepare.
The UK-India trade agreement took effect on 15 July. Small exporters should now check tariffs, origin rules, pricing and paperwork before quoting Indian customers.
The government has announced a new concierge-style support service for high-growth companies, alongside plans for visa fee reimbursement for selected scale-ups in digital and tech, life sciences and clean energy. For smaller firms with serious…
HMRC has updated its guidance on customs duty waivers for goods brought into Northern Ireland, adding another admin check for small firms that move stock from Great Britain or from outside the UK and EU.…
The first amber heat-health alert of 2026 is a useful prompt for small employers to check how they manage hot working conditions, especially where staff are on the road, outdoors, in kitchens, workshops, warehouses or…
The government has launched pilots to overhaul the fit note system, with the aim of moving away from a tick-box process and towards more practical support for people who are off sick or at risk…