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'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...
Why Ross-shire residents are being urged to back local business
Ross Shire Journal
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August 27, 2025
Evie Strange (left) successfully set up Ullapool Unpacked, a community interest company which helps to dramatically reduce waste. Her efforts were commended during Scotland Loves Local week by MSP Maree Todd.A CAMPAIGN urging people across...
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...
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...
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...
Putin was hours from killing British officials with 'double-tap' strike on British Council and European HQ in hypersonic missile attack on Kyiv
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
Russia was just hours away from killing UK workers with a double-tap rocket strike on a British Council building and the European headquarters in Kyiv. The two buildings were struck overnight as Russia unleashed a barrage of drones and hypersonic...
UK small businesses say they're losing billions due to poor connectivity
TechRadar Pro
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August 26, 2025
One in five UK tourism SMEs missed out due to poor connectivity Better connections would improve ecommerce, Wi-Fi and more VodafoneThree wants to roll out better 4G and 5G nationally New research from VodafoneThree has claimed tourism-focused SMEs...
UK SMALL BUSINESSES REVEAL THE TOP 10 STRATEGIES DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Process & Control Today
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26/08/2025 Novuna Business Finance UK small businesses are finding practical ways to cut costs, reduce waste, build stronger relationships with suppliers and customers and stand out in a crowded market. New insights from Novuna Business Finance,...
Calls To Scrap UK’s De Minimis Tariff
StationeryNews.net
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Calls are increasing for the UK to follow the US lead and scrap the de minimis import tariff loophole which allows foreign businesses to flood Britain with cheap goods. A Sky News investigation following president Donald Trump’s sudden decision to...
Understanding the Terms Behind Casino Welcome Bonuses for UK Players and Local Community Engagement in Leamington Spa
Leamington Observer
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A recent survey indicates that nearly 45% of adults in the UK have engaged with online gambling at some point in the past year, highlighting its widespread popularity. As the industry continues to grow, many players are drawn to the incentives...
LSUA Welcomes Britni Lilley as Business Consultant for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUA
KLAX - Louisiana
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ALEXANDRIA, La. - On August 26, Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) hosted an open house to welcome Britni Lilley as the new Business Consultant for the Louisiana Small Business Development Center at LSUA (LSBDC at LSUA). A seasoned...
LSUA hosts open house to support local small businesses
KALB - Louisiana
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August 26, 2025
ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - LSU of Alexandria teamed up with the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) to host an open house on August 26, giving the public a chance to learn more about the free resources available to local businesses...
Britt’s child care tax credit win draws bipartisan, nationwide praise while helping families
Yellowhammer News - Alabama
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August 27, 2025
U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) is receiving broad praise for leading a historic overhaul of federal child care tax credits, reforms that she championed in President Trump’s Working Family Tax Cuts legislation. Britt secured permanent...
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Delivers “Building Bridges” Grants for Local Small Businesses
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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MILWAUKEE – Today, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley announced the first cohort of local businesses that were awarded $10,000 grants as part of his Building Bridges Program that supports small business development and commercial corridor...
Trading Standards in Scotland facing resource crisis
Asian Trader Magazine
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August 28, 2025
The 2025 biennial workforce survey carried out by SCOTSS across all Scottish local authorities has revealed a drop in numbers below 250 for the first time, and a worsening age demographic that shows 60 per cent of staff are over 50 years of age,...
Shawbrook enhances Unsecured Business Loan product to boost SME growth
Yahoo Finance
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UK-based specialist lender Shawbrook Bank has updated its Unsecured Business Loan product to better serve the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. The bank has increased the maximum loan amount available from £100,000 to £150,000 and...
UK critics of closer trading alignment with EU seem to be losing their voice
The Guardian
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August 27, 2025
Asked in 2020 whether the UK would accept aligning with EU business regulations, Michael Gove, the then Cabinet Office minister, said bluntly: “We will not trade away our sovereignty.” Sitting next to his Labour successor, Nick Thomas-Symonds, on...
Putin's warning shot to Britain and Europe - so what comes next? Russia deliberately bombs British Council and EU's headquarters in Kyiv in attack that leaves at least 17 dead
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
Russia has bombed a British Council building and the European headquarters in Kyiv in a 'deliberate' double strike during a huge onslaught on the Ukrainian capital that has left at least 17 dead. Video shows a missile slamming into the British...
The top 10 cities serving up the CHEAPEST meals and pints in Britain - is YOURS on the list?
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
As the cost of living crisis continues to put a squeeze on household budgets across the UK, an increasing number of Brits are reevaluating what they consider a luxury - and for many, this includes dining out at a restaurant. From sneaky service...
Popular holiday hotspot loved by Brits is now a 'ghost town' - can YOU guess where?
Daily Mail
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August 28, 2025
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 06:36 EDT, 28 August 2025 | Updated: 07:56 EDT, 28 August 2025 Thousands of Brits visit the popular holiday hotspot each year, but it now appears to be a 'ghost town'. One holidaymaker, who goes by...