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Tourism is taking off in Victoria: ‘Every visitor counts’
CHEK
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August 30, 2025
Whether by air, on the water or on the road, tourists are flocking to Victoria. A report from Destination Greater Victoria shows tourism numbers are up and, after some difficult years, that’s good news for local businesses. Tourism is on a steady...
'It's a chaotic mess': UK firms warn over US small parcel tax
BBC
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Charlotte Edwards & Emer MoreauBusiness reporters, BBC News ShareSave Helen Hickman says new taxes on small parcels are causing "an absolute chaotic mess". UK firms are warning that new taxes on sending low-value parcels to the US are bringing...
UK businesses face £11bn annual loss due to late payments
The Accountant
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August 28, 2025
Delayed payments are costing UK businesses approximately £11bn annually, with individual companies losing an average of £45m annually due to disruptions in their supply chains, a report from Basware has revealed. This finding aligns with recent...
Scotland shoplifting figures worse than government report suggests, says Fed
Talking Retail
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August 28, 2025
Recorded crime figures released this week by the Scottish government revealed that shoplifting increased by 17% compared to the previous year (from 40,554 to 47,381 crimes) and increased by 124% from the year ending June 2021 (from 21,136 to...
Oasis, foot darts and ice cream - how one North Wales school dares to be different
NorthWalesLive
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August 29, 2025
It starts with a live medley of Oasis’ greatest hits in school assembly. After that, the annual sports day at Ysgol Dinas Brân gets even weirder. Traditional events, like egg-and-spoon races, have been banished at the Llangollen school. In their...
SME's are 'skeptical over Government's red-tape reform'
Petersfield Post
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August 28, 2025
From duplicative forms to delays in licensing decisions, regulation continues to eat into SME productivity. Azets says reforms must be felt on the ground, not just in policy documents, if the UK is to be the best place to start and grow a business.
Small Business Saturday roadshow to tour 20+ UK towns celebrating local firms
Asian Trader Magazine
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August 27, 2025
Small Business Saturday’s month-long UK roadshow is set to return as it announced plans to visit over 20 towns and cities across the country to celebrate the nation’s small business community. Launching this autumn in Scotland - with stops in...
'Small businesses can do a lot with a little'
The Nassau Guardian
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August 27, 2025
The owner of a small catering company is not looking for a “fancy” restaurant and instead wants to keep her charm and closeness to her customers. Ricardra Turner-Smith, owner of the Cheesecake Diva, told Guardian Business that there is a benefit...
UK to fast-track next-gen RNA therapies with £30m Darlington biofoundry
Business Matters
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August 28, 2025
Backed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the UK RNA Biofoundry will provide scientists and businesses with a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility to manufacture RNA materials at clinical grade and scale. The aim is...
Attack on British Council is a 'clear message of hostility from Putin' - amid fears of more strikes to come as hopes of a ceasefire go up in smoke
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
Vladimir Putin's attack on the British Council building in Kyiv is a 'clear message of hostility', foreign affairs experts have warned. Russia was just hours away from killing UK workers with a double-tap rocket strike on a British Council...
Clarkson’s Hawkstone crowned England’s best at 2025 World Beer and Cider Awards
Business Matters
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August 28, 2025
The latest wins build on last year’s triumph when Hawkstone Lager was crowned England’s Best Lager. This year’s medal haul spanned the full product range, underlining the brand’s depth and consistency. Hawkstone IPA and Hedgerow each won Gold...
Solving Major SMB Pain Points: Pipe Partners With Airwallex to Provide Better Access to Capital
The Fintech Times
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August 28, 2025
To power rapid global business growth, the small businesses fintech Pipe has selected global payments and financial platform for growing businesses Airwallex as its new partner. This collaboration enables Pipe to expand internationally quickly...
UK emerging as prime destination for tech growth ahead of US, Europe and APAC despite persistent barriers to investment
LondonlovesTech
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August 28, 2025
Research among 500 technology business leaders reveals that 62 per cent consider the UK a more attractive location to grow and scale a tech business than mainland Europe, with 61 per cent favouring the UK over the Asia-Pacific region and 60 per...
Pretty little village that's home to super rich is crowned one of the UK's best
Daily Express
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August 28, 2025
A pretty little village known for its elegant Georgian architecture, boutique shops and art galleries has been named one of the best in the country. The list compiled by Which? has crowned Burnham Market on the top spot. The village is...
Four in five online small businesses expect growth in next year
ChannelX
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August 27, 2025
New research released by eBay UK reveals that Britain’s online small businesses are showing resilience in the face of wider economic headwinds, with nearly four in five (78%) confident about business growth over the next 12 months. eBay is...
Midlands: The Beating Heart of UK Warehousing?
Logistics Business Magazine
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August 28, 2025
The Midlands has long been regarded as the beating heart of the UK’s logistics network – and for good reasons. That has not changed; if anything, its importance is growing as supply chains face mounting pressures. Centrally located and home to...
High business confidence: 60% of small businesses expect financial growth despite global headwinds
Retail Times
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August 27, 2025
Despite ongoing challenges in the wider economy, new research commissioned and analysed by Uswitch business savings experts shows that UK SME leaders are looking ahead with confidence. Smaller firms are demonstrating resilience and optimism about...
Amex research: Majority of small business leaders believe better personal wellbeing positively impacts business performance
Retail Times
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August 27, 2025
Three quarters (75%) of SME leaders believe that the better they feel, the more successful their business is, according to findings from American Express’ latest Business Barometer survey. The annual research surveyed 1,000 senior decision makers...
'This will floor us!' Small business owner fears closure as energy price cap hikes bills in Autumn: 'Absolutely insane'
GB News
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August 27, 2025
An independent business owner has told GB News she fears the closure of her establishment, following the latest energy price cap increase. Speaking to North West Reporter Sophie Reaper, coffee shop owner Nicki Gillon said the further increase in...
Attack on British Council is a 'clear message of hostility from Putin' - amid fears of more strikes to come as hopes of a ceasefire go up in smoke
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
Vladimir Putin's attack on the British Council building in Kyiv is a 'clear message of hostility', foreign affairs experts have warned. Russia was just hours away from killing UK workers with a double-tap rocket strike on a British Council...