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COSBOA disappointed over FWO’s inaction towards ‘small business’ definition
Inside Small Business
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July 2, 2025
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has expressed its disappointment with the Fair Work Ombudsman’s (FWO) review into the definition of a ‘small business employer’, stating that meaningful change has not been...
The Wagner network behind arson attack in London
The Times
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The hooded man douses the doors in petrol and ignites the rag, showing it to the camera before setting the warehouse ablaze:The fire ravaged units 1 and 2 of the Cromwell Industrial Estate in east London. Smouldering in the ruins was £100,000 of...
Royal Mail unveils £1 million fund to support apprenticeships in small businesses
Business Matters
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July 2, 2025
The initiative, announced alongside the publication of a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Royal Mail, follows in-depth research which found that a quarter of small firms are struggling to recruit skilled workers — a major...
Royal Mail launches £1m apprenticeship levy gifting fund to support growth for small businesses
Logistics Manager
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July 2, 2025
Royal Mail has today [2 July 2025] launched a £1 million small business apprenticeship levy gifting fund, aimed at helping smaller businesses to grow. The apprenticeship levy is a UK government initiative introduced in April 2017 to help fund...
Finance advisers say government policy 'unsupportive' of small businesses
BusinessLive
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July 2, 2025
Financial advisers have expressed concerns over the lack of governmental support for small businesses as they grapple with economic pressures. A survey conducted by alternative lender Thincats revealed that over half of the advisers deemed...
Shop ABC Gift Card launches scheme to support local businesses
Ulster Gazette & Armagh Standart
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July 2, 2025
A BRAND-new gift card, exclusively for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough, went live on Tuesday, 1 July, making it easier than ever for people to support local businesses. Backed by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough...
5-star campsite near Edinburgh named best in Scotland
Edinburgh Evening News
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July 5, 2025
A five-star campsite near Edinburgh has been named the best in the Scotland at this year’s Scottish Hospitality Awards. Drummohr Camping and Glamping Site in Musselburgh was awarded Camping Site of The Year at the black-tie event held in Glasgow...
University of Salford collaborates to drive economic growth
FE News
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July 8, 2025
The University of Salford is celebrating the impact of its partnerships with businesses, organisations and charities in shaping a more resilient economy in Greater Manchester and beyond. Through collaborative partnerships, the University aligns...
New Industrial Strategy must spark growth and opportunity for small businesses
SME Today
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July 2, 2025
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy, launched in June 2025, is a 10-year plan to boost business investment and drive growth in key sectors. It focuses on making it easier and quicker for businesses to invest, providing stability for long-term...
Anti-immigration petition calling for closure of Northern Ireland’s borders hosted by local businesses
The Irish News
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A petition started by anti-immigration protesters calling on King Charles to stop both legal and illegal immigration into Northern Ireland has appeared within the premises of several local businesses. The petition has been introduced to a number...
New Capital Link Review 2024: An Impartial Third-Party Assessment
ABC Money
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July 8, 2025
New Capital Link Overview Alternative investments are attracting growing interest from UK high-net-worth and sophisticated investors. According to Preqin, UK alternative assets under management grew by 12% in 2023, reflecting a shift away from...
ESCP Business School Appoints New Trustees to Boost London Campus Strategy
Psychreg
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July 8, 2025
4 Reading Time: 2 minutesESCP Business School has appointed three new members to its London Board of Trustees, reinforcing its governance structure as it advances a strategic expansion plan. The new trustees are Professor Julia Clarke, Hoby Buvat,...
Small Business Saturday UK calling for nation’s most inspiring entrepreneurs
ChannelX
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June 30, 2025
Impressive UK small business owners are being urged to put themselves forward for a nationwide search to find the country’s 100 most inspirational small businesses. Organisers behind the UK’s Small Business Saturday campaign are calling on amazing...
Are Jim Cramer’s Favorite High-Yield Dividend Stocks Perfectly Timed Now?
24/7 Wall St.
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July 8, 2025
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Why Small Businesses Using AI Are Outperforming Their Rivals in 2025
The AI Journal
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July 1, 2025
The numbers tell a striking story. Small businesses embracing AI tools are seeing productivity gains between 27% and 133%, according to research from the University of St Andrews Business School. This isn’t just another business trend, it’s...
Tesla sees UK sales rebound in June as EV market accelerates
Business Matters
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July 5, 2025
Despite the improvement, the electric carmaker’s UK performance remains slightly down for the year. Between January and June 2025, Tesla registered 22,700 vehicles, a 1.3% year-on-year decline. The uptick in June follows a sluggish start to the...
UK Govt: ‘No streamer levy’
Advanced Television
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July 3, 2025
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has published the Government’s response to its report on British film and high-end TV. The report, which was published in April 2025, urged the Government to step up the assistance...
I Helped 4 Local Businesses Use Adobe Express' AI Features
CNET
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July 1, 2025
Over the past few years, I've found tremendous joy in helping local businesses here in Worcester, MA learn more about technology and AI. It's the same work I do in my full-time job as a content creator, but I love the in-person collaborative...
'We're getting married in the morning, then going straight to Heaton Park to see Oasis'
Manchester Evening News
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July 8, 2025
When you think of a dream wedding, you may not picture it ending suited and booted in a mosh pit at Heaton Park, watching the most anticipated reunion gig of a lifetime perform on stage. However, for one proud Oasis fan, it’s the cherry on top....
Calif. film incentives pose challenge, opportunity for Georgia
WRDW 12 - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. - Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed a law doubling the state’s tax incentives for the film industry to $750 million, effectively bringing it on par with Georgia’s program. AB 1138 raises the state’s base credit rate to 35% for...