Several small businesses have been destroyed or damaged by a large fire in Glasgow city centre. The fire started on Sunday afternoon in a vape shop on ...

The government is urging to take steps to prepare for the UK's new agri-food deal with the European Union that it says will reduce costs and red tape.

The latest exclusive article for SMEWeb from Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones CBE. Emma runs the independent public body that tackles late ...

Small businesses, including Britain's iconic fish and chip shops, could soon be hit by rising costs due to the Iran crisis.

The government has published new guidance to help employers take action on the gender pay gap and menopause support. The ...

Almost half of female founders say funding challenges are their primary obstacle, with 78% thinking grants are bureaucratic ...

By Stuart Miller, director, public policy & tech Research, Xero If you run a small business, work for yourself, or earn ...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her 2026 Spring Statement, an update about the state of the UK economy and new Office of Budget Responsibility ...

The economic confidence of business leaders fell in February ahead of this week's spring forecast. The index from the Institute of Directors (IoD), which ...

The B2B marketing sector is under "unprecedented strain", a new report has warned. In a survey of 1,000 marketers and tech buyers in the UK and US, 53% ...

Over 40% of SMEs say they're unable to pay staff on time, and a quarter have been forced to pause hiring as a result of delays with invoices being paid.

At 5.66 million, active companies reached an eight-year high in 2025 but there was a 1.65% year-on-year fall in new company incorporations, analysis by ...