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Senior politicians have tabled bill that would force UK banks to make affordable finance more accessibleSenior Labour backbenchers are urging the government to introduce legislation forcing UK banks to expand affordable lending to small businesses and low-income neighbourhoods.The former minister Gareth Thomas has tabled a 10-minute rule bill – a type of private member’s bill […]

Yes, the number of small businesses that filed for bankruptcy in 2025 increased from 2024. But only by 10Are mom-and-pop stores going bankrupt at historically high levels? That would seem to be the impression you’d get from recent news reports referencing data released from Epiq Bankruptcy Analytics, a provider of legal services that specializes in […]

Crews Hill near Enfield in north London could become a victim of Labour’s ambitious housebuilding goalUK construction hit by worst run since global financial crisisOn the fringes of north London is an area of garden centres, green spaces and winding country lanes that feel a world away from the capital’s urban sprawl. Tucked just inside […]

Businesses being hit by rising cost of interest rates, energy costs and wages, says Resolution FoundationThe UK is poised for a rise in unemployment in 2026 fuelled by the collapse of “zombie” companies that have struggled to adapt to a rise in business costs, according to a report.At the start of what could be a […]

Big brands such as Sainsbury’s and M&S also selling directly in app through links in videos and livestreamsIt is better known for its viral dances and for making hits out of forgotten songs, but the social media site TikTok is becoming a force to be reckoned with as a shopping platform.Major retailers such as Marks […]

By Tim Adler on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs At what point does your small business have to start paying VAT? Should you voluntarily pay VAT? And what are legitimate ways to stay under the VAT threshold? The post What is the VAT threshold? appeared first on […]

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs What do you need to know about self-assessment as a new sole trader? We've partnered with Sage to tell you more The post Submitting your first self-assessment as a new sole trader  appeared first on Small Business UK.

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By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs UPDATED JAN 2026: In need of some funding for your small business? These grants should give you a boost, wherever you're based in the UK The post 150 UK small business grants to apply for right now appeared […]

By Andrea Blair on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Ensure your email marketing campaigns are accurate, engaging and reach your recipient no matter which device they use The post A guide to successful email marketing appeared first on Small Business UK.