Small firms’ importance to growth recognised by PRA
The SME Supporting Factor is to be removed in the next phase of the Basel 3.1 programme, but a new SME lending adjustment will help support lending to small firms in its place, the Prudential Regulation Authority has said
Join us at Stormont to celebrate 50 years of FSB
FSB is marking this anniversary with a number of activities that celebrate the spirit of coming together as volunteers to do something for the greater good
Fall in small business confidence as employment costs take a toll, new report finds
Small firms' confidence back in negative territory following a more positive start to the year
FSB response to the Government's employment law plans
FSB's Policy Chair's comments following the Government's meeting with business stakeholders to discuss its "Make Work Pay" plans
Hideous attacks are a disgrace
Scenes of destruction and hideous attacks on businesses in Belfast are a disgrace
We look forward to Government commitments being transformed into delivery
Following his attendance at a recent business focused event in Downing Street, Alan Lowry, FSB`s NI Policy Chair, looks forward to Government commitments being transformed into delivery
New report sets out future vision to support and transform our high streets
FSB launches new report The Future of the High Street
Base rate cut welcomed by small firms as first step towards better lending environment
Bank of England cuts base rate to 5% in 5-4 vote
Small construction businesses key to achieving housebuilding ambition
FSB responds to the Government's housebuilding plan.
Resources available to the public sector are ultimately down to the strength of the economy, so the focus will be on the Budget
FSB responds to the Chancellor's Spending Inheritance Statement in the House of Commons