Business Insights

Expansion plans on hold as SMEs feel the pressure

Small businesses have warned that they may have to halt expansion plans for next year if they cannot secure funding.

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Business rates relief hold-up hitting SME cash flow

Thousands of small businesses due financial relief to help them overcome business rates increases are still waiting on local authorities to distribute the funds.

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Value of UK merger and acquisition deals soars

Merger and acquisitions involving UK firms increased in value across the third quarter, according to the latest official figures.

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Lack of digital skills obstructs small business progress

Urgent action is needed to address the digital skills gap in the UK and support small firms, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has claimed.

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OECD: UK insolvency practices should be mirrored in Europe

Streamlined UK insolvency practices enhance productivity and ensure that innovative companies succeed, a global think tank has claimed.

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