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Utility Regulator proposes increased protection for Northern Ireland’s small business energy consumers
The Irish News
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July 4, 2025
The Utility Regulator has published a position paper which aims to enhance protections for business consumers of electricity and gas in Northern Ireland. Its ‘Improving the Non-domestic Consumer Experience’ paper, following responses from a...
Campaign returning to celebrate West Dunbartonshire's people and businesses
Clydebank Post
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Scotland Loves Local Week returns on Saturday, August 23, with the theme People Make Places, recognising the individuals and businesses that are a critical part of towns and neighbourhoods. Organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP), the...
The government has created the perfect storm as nearly 1 million small businesses face closure
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 4, 2025
National Insurance increases, reduced business rates relief and a stubborn inflation rate. The first change of UK government in 14 years has seen the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses face mounting financial pressure. A new report published by...
Man says it is 'emotionally impossible' to run business over loading bay debacle
The Hunts Post
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Ian Mclachlan, who runs Floored by Ian in St Neots, is one of the many local businesses on St Neots Market Square. Recently, he has faced issues with parking as the loading bay he usually uses is occupied with materials being used to complete a...
Businesses invited to sponsor The Lewis Foundation Gala Ball 2025
Bedford Today
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July 7, 2025
The Lewis Foundation is calling on local businesses to get involved and sponsor its highly anticipated Gala Ball 2025. This will be the third annual Gala Ball organised by the charity, which delivers over 2,000 free gift packs to adult cancer...
Best places to live by the sea in the UK 2025
The Times
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Wouldn’t it be nice if every day could feel like a holiday? It can — or at least a lot more so — when you live by the sea. Now could be the ideal time to make that move. Increases in council tax and stamp duty on second homes has had a big effect...
Beers, Bucket Hats, and Brotherhood at the Oasis Reunion Show in Wales
New York Mag
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July 5, 2025
Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images “This is the biggest weekend of our lives,” Robbie Miller, an affable 32-year-old Scotsman, tells me in between gulps of lager. His friend Jordan Colligan concurs: “I don’t think people realize how big this...
'Hospitality is being taxed out of existence,' MP says as he warns of challenges facing local businesses
Express & Star
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July 4, 2025
Conservative MP Mike Wood spoke in a Westminster Hall Debate in Parliament on Tuesday (July 1) to call for extra support for hospitality businesses following Government changes to fiscal policy implemented in recent months. Mike Wood MP speaking...
Why Scotland is not building enough roads
The Times
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In the very nervous summer of 1939, engineers started laying the first mile or so of Scotland’s modern highway network.The Longforgan bypass, west of Dundee, was state of the art, a wide dual carriageway flanked by bike lanes and pedestrian...
UK DJ and producer Blackmass Plastics has died
Mixmag
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July 4, 2025
UK-hailing DJ and producer Blackmass Plastics has passed away, his friends have confirmed. Fellow DJ Pete Dawson, who makes up one half of Bristol duo Convulsive Therapy, shared the news in a Facebook post on June 27, writing: “Sad news. Ian Miley...
Relief for small businesses as Companies House reconsiders reforms
The Times
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The government is considering scrapping reforms designed to tackle fraud and improve the accuracy of Companies House filings after protests from small business owners. Jonathan Reynolds, the business secretary, is reviewing changes announced by...
‘Our culture doesn’t encourage us to stand out’: Here’s why many from China struggle to find jobs in UK
The Indian Express
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July 5, 2025
Finding a job in the United Kingdom (UK) has become increasingly difficult for international graduates. Chinese students face additional hurdles due to cultural and language barriers, according to a report by the South China Morning Post...
Small Businesses Face Slight Rise in Electricity Costs
Small Business Trends
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July 2, 2025
As summer approaches, small business owners across the United States are gearing up for a season of potential increases in electricity costs. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), average monthly residential electricity...
‘Wonderfully unspoilt’ seaside town in Devon is one of the UK’s best hidden spots
The Sun
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July 5, 2025
NESTLED in Devon is one of the UK's best hidden gems that is home to a Jurassic coastline, quaint seaside villages and pretty beaches. Budleigh Salterton is a "wonderfully unspoilt" seaside town in Devon, according to Sweetcombe Cottage Holidays....
UK Finance calls for Financial Ombudsman Service reform timetable
Mortgage Strategy
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July 4, 2025
UK Finance has backed calls that the Financial Ombudsman Service should be stopped from acting as a “quasi-regulator” and insists on a timetable of reform for the body. The move comes in the banking body’s submission to the government ahead of the...
Top jazz musician set for music nights at historic Stirling city centre hotel
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 7, 2025
One of the world’s greatest jazz and blues musicians is to launch a series of lounge music piano nights at one of Scotland’s most historic hotels. Piano player and songwriter Dom Pipkin has been signed up for the opening by the new owners of the...
How Three Small Businesses Are Winning Big With ERP
SME Today
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July 3, 2025
Once seen as the preserve of multinational giants, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are now quietly—but decisively—transforming how small and mid-sized businesses operate. In an era defined by economic volatility, digital acceleration,...
New Mobile Card Machine Empowers Small Businesses
WhaTech
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July 3, 2025
A new mobile card machine empowers small businesses with fast, secure, and affordable payment solutions on the go. In an era where flexibility and mobility are essential, a new mobile card machine is making it easier than ever for small businesses...
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...
Small businesses encouraged to attend free Google training day
Salisbury Journal
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Enterprise Nation has teamed up with Google UK to host the event in Salisbury on Tuesday, July 8, at The Guildhall. The Google Digital Garage programme offers workshops, AI training, and networking opportunities, all designed to help small...