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What matters this week for UK SMEs: policy, funding, banking and technology news with the practical angle up front.
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Accrington Garage James Alpe Wins SERMI Approval to Keep Servicing Secure Cars in 2026
James Alpe Ltd has won SERMI approval, letting the Accrington garage keep accessing secure vehicle data in 2026.…
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Councils Win New Powers Over Vape and Betting Shops: 3 Moves High Street Retailers Should Make Now
Councils are gaining new powers over vape and betting shops, reshaping high streets. Here are three moves retailers…
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Late Payment: Why the UK’s Biggest Firms Are the Worst Payers and How Small Businesses Can Push Back
Late payment from big firms is squeezing UK SMEs. Here is why the largest businesses are the worst…
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Newbury Flavour House I.T.S. Backs £10m Plant to Lift Output 20-Fold
Newbury-based I.T.S. invests £10m in a natural flavour manufacturing site to increase production capacity 20-fold and serve 35%…
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EDF and Heliotec Launch Solar Partnership to Cut Small Business Energy Bills
EDF and Heliotec partner to help small business energy bills through rooftop solar systems that generate on-site power…
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UK Small Businesses Lean on Affordable HR Tools to Manage Hiring Growth
UK small business hiring growth has continued for six consecutive months, with affordable HR software helping owners manage…
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Big Firms Are Divesting: How UK SMEs Can Buy the Carve-Out Units Coming to Market
Larger firms are divesting units, creating carve-out opportunities for UK small business acquisitions. Here is how SMEs can…
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Airbnb Reports Record Host Earnings: Lessons for UK Short-Let Owners
Learn how record host earnings from Airbnb can help UK short-let owners capitalise on big events in their…
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Zero Hours Shake-Up: UKHospitality Urges Operators to Respond Before the 25 August Deadline
Hospitality businesses must respond to zero hours contract reforms proposals by 25 August 2026 or risk significant operational…
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Proposed National Insurance Cut for Under-25s: How It Could Change Your Hiring Plans
A proposed National Insurance cut for under-25s could lower hiring costs for younger staff, offering small employers potential…
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What’s New in WooCommerce 11.0: Faster Product Pages and Analytics Updates for UK Store Owners
What’s new in WooCommerce 11.0: faster product pages, analytics updates and more, explained plainly for UK store owners…
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Metro Bank Grows Small Business Lending: What It Means for SMEs Seeking Finance
Metro Bank’s expanded small business lending plans could improve finance options for UK SMEs, but your terms still…
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British Beauty Industry Calls for Burnham to Act on Business Rates: What the Reform Push Means for SMEs
The beauty industry’s push for business rates reform explained: what SMEs need to know about changes coming in…
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TikTok Shop Is Booming Among UK Small Business Sellers: What Retailers Should Do Now
Discover whether TikTok Shop UK sellers is right for your business, with practical steps to start selling and…
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Nationwide Becomes Sole Banking Partner for the Women-Led Rise to Scale Programme
Nationwide becomes sole banking partner for the women-led Rise to Scale programme. Here is what it means for…
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ANNA Money and Admiral Bring Business Insurance Into Everyday SME Admin
ANNA Money and Admiral Business are bringing business insurance into everyday SME admin. Here is what the partnership…