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The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts• This week’s question: what would happen to the world if computer said yes?I’ve always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and […]

Many people have been sheltering at home. Protests have become part of the daily rhythm. Community networks continue to patrol and document agents’ interactionsIn St Paul, Minnesota, Brittany Kubricky pulled into a school parking lot. Normally, she was there just to pick up her daughter. But today, two of her daughter’s schoolmates also climbed into […]

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts• Read this week’s readers’ reply. Can you acquire courage?I’ve always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent […]

House of Commons business and trade committee calls for changes after series of scandals in sectorThe UK government needs to eradicate “unsustainable” gaps in the policing of franchise businesses after a series of scandals to hit the sector, a parliamentary committee has found.The conclusion forms part of the business and trade committee’s small business strategy […]

Small businesses across the Twin Cities are suffering and owners say ‘Metro Surge’ could be worse than Covid-19A man walked into Soleil Ramirez’s restaurant last month and started to ask strange questions: How many people do you have on staff? Why are you so small? “Stuff nobody asks,” she said.The man then started talking loudly […]

By Ben Lobel on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs In this piece, we'll look at how to go about opening a business account in the UK and what services are out there The post Opening a business bank account – how-to and best accounts appeared first on […]

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs We’ve rounded up some of the best business bank accounts created with sole traders in mind The post Best business bank accounts for sole traders appeared first on Small Business UK.

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Whether you call it the Spring Statement or the Spring Forecast, Reeves has made her announcement. What's in it for small business owners? The post Spring Forecast 2026 announcements for small businesses – live blog appeared first on […]

By Lucy Wayment on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs Make the right decision about your small business bank account, whether you're just starting out as a sole trader or you're more established The post What are the best business bank accounts in the UK? appeared first on […]

By Anna Jordan on Small Business UK – Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs The Spring Forecast 2026 is coming up on March 3. What can we expect to see that'll affect small business owners? The post Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect appeared first on Small Business UK.