Grants for small businesses – and how to apply by Startups
Whether you’re a small business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, a cash injection is never a bad thing. Raising finance is a crucial stage in starting a business, so a grant could be the very thing that kickstarts or revives your venture – helping you purchase the tools, equipment or services you need for operations, […]
Acas publishes new advice to raise awareness of neurodiversity at work
Workplace expert, Acas, has published new advice on neurodiversity to help employers create inclusive organisations and raise awareness at work. Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people’s brains behave and process information. Some well-known types of neurodiversity include: ADHD – stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and affects people’s behaviour Autism – sometimes called […]
New ‘global growth team’ appointed by Trade Secretary A new ‘global growth team’ of UK Trade Envoys has today been appointed by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investment.
A new ‘global growth team’ of UK Trade Envoys has been appointed on 28 January by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investment as the Government pulls every lever available to drive economic growth under its Plan for Change. The 32 parliamentarians, drawn from across the political spectrum, have been assigned target markets across […]
New one-stop shop simplifies access to funding for UK businesses
An innovative new service designed to help UK business owners navigate the funding landscape in an increasingly challenging climate has been unveiled by specialist providers of business support, finance and funding, UMi. Since 2007, UMi has helped business owners to access more than £325m in grants and loans, leveraging more than £640m in private sector […]
British Business Bank marks a decade of transformative impact on the economy and smaller businesses across the UK
Since it was established in 2014, the British Business Bank has delivered more than £32bn in combined public and private sector funding, supporting 209,000 smaller businesses which are expected to create 250,000 additional jobs and sustain almost 2.3 million existing positions, cementing its role as a critical driver of growth and employment in the UK […]
2025’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs unveiled by Small Business Britain
Small Business Britain has revealed the 2025 line-up of the UK’s 100 most dynamic female entrepreneurs as part of its f:Entrepreneur #iAlso100 campaign. This year’s campaign – which recognises the essential contributions of women-led businesses to the UK economy and society – includes female founders across a wide range of industries, including health, sustainability, tech, […]
Former Amazon boss named interim chair of CMA
In a bid to boost growth and support the economy, Doug Gurr has been appointed as interim Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Doug, currently the Director of the Natural History Museum, will bring a wealth of experience in the technology sector as the former Country Manager of Amazon UK and President of […]
Acas encourages bosses to prioritise staff mental health all year
Workplace expert, Acas, is urging bosses to check in on their staff as its helpline statistics revealed a rise in mental health related calls in autumn and winter compared to spring and summer. The Acas helpline saw an almost 20% rise in calls on mental health in the autumn and winter months combined compared to […]
Government puts AI to work for bakers, road workers and more
Small businesses across the country will be helped to boost their productivity and efficiency through AI tools set to be trialled – from tech that predicts potholes before they form, to AI models that help farmers make their dairy cows produce greater yields. The 120 projects will receive a share of £7 million in UK […]
UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards
The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March, with the addition of two new categories and an expanded prize package to honour exceptional accomplishments in global trading. The awards celebrate the international sales success of SMEs across the […]