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Small firms’ importance to growth recognised by PRA
Article Thu, 12 September 2024

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
Article Tue, 27 August 2024

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
Article Tue, 27 August 2024

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
Article Wed, 14 August 2024

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
Article Wed, 07 August 2024

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
Article Wed, 07 August 2024

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
Article Mon, 05 August 2024

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
Article Thu, 01 August 2024

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
Article Tue, 30 July 2024

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
Article Mon, 29 July 2024

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

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