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Stay in the know with the latest news, press releases, and updates affecting small businesses and the self-employed in the UK. At the Federation of Small Businesses, we cover new legislation and regulations across the UK as well what's happening in local business communities.

Base rate cut needed for the summer, say small firms
Article Thu, 09 May 2024

Base rate cut needed for the summer, say small firms

The decision to hold the base rate was widely predicted, but there is only so long small firms can wait for a cut in interest rates

Rise in small business confidence could signal end of recession, new report finds
Article Wed, 08 May 2024

Rise in small business confidence could signal end of recession, new report finds

FSB's Small Business Index research finds welcome signs that small firms are on the road to growth

FSB congratulates John Swinney on appointment as First Minister
Article Tue, 07 May 2024

FSB congratulates John Swinney on appointment as First Minister

FSB looks forward to working with Mr Swinney and his team to get small businesses doing what they do best: generating revenues, creating jobs, delivering services and trading us back to growth.

FSB Weekly Brief Newsletter – Friday 3 May 2024
Article Fri, 03 May 2024

FSB Weekly Brief Newsletter – Friday 3 May 2024

All of this week's most important small business news.

FSB Weekly Brief Newsletter – Friday 26 April 2024
Article Fri, 26 April 2024

FSB Weekly Brief Newsletter – Friday 26 April 2024

All of this week's most important small business news.

Federation of Small Businesses calls on Ofgem to take action on standing charges paid by small firms
Article Thu, 25 April 2024

Federation of Small Businesses calls on Ofgem to take action on standing charges paid by small firms

Small firms' concerns around soaring standing charge costs and lack of transparency raised in letter to energy regulator

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