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Trading relationships being lost due to Windsor Framework, MLAs told

The Federation of Small Businesses said the results of a UK-wide report showed a third of firms surveyed had faced ‘significant disruptions’.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Reeves’s tax hikes have triggered redundancies and new record low in business confidence, employers warn

Findings from the Federation of Small Businesses and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development will add pressure on the chancellor

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2025

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Thousands of businesses can’t afford crippling rates on taxpayer-backed Covid loans

Exclusive: Figures show £26bn was loaned out to around 100,000 firms under the government-backed scheme, but only one in four have paid off the debt

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Entrepreneur developing lifesaving drugs wins top honour at Federation of Small Businesses awards

Dr Kirsty Smitten is growing her business while undergoing cancer treatment

Birmingham Post · May 29, 2023

Thousands of companies facing failure without new energy contracts, FSB warns

The Federation of Small Businesses said around 93,000 small companies now say they might be forced to close down, downsize or radically restructure.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Business confidence recovering but ‘dark clouds’ on horizon – survey

The Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) quarterly survey found sentiment was improving but small firms were still pessimistic.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

SMEs are key to reviving Northern economy, business leaders say

The Federation of Small Businesses has called for help in a number of areas

Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2023