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Federation of Small Businesses
08:59, 25 MAR 2025
The Federation of Small Business appoints new policy chair in Wales
Federation of Small Businesses
John Hurst will succeed Ben Francis
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London small businesses hit record low confidence, FSB report reveals
By City AM
According to a new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), London small firms' confidence levels fell to 62.6 in the fourth quarter of 2024
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SMEs could win more public sector contracts under new AI-powered procurement pilot in Greater Manchester
Federation of Small Businesses
FSB says pilot will make things easier for businesses and will 'help create wealth in our communities'
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Heathrow unveils multibillion-pound investment and confirms third runway plan
Federation of Small Businesses
The airport's investment will see upgrades to capacity at Terminals 2 and 5 alongside the third runway investment, as well as new local transport connections and infrastructure built to support the airport's sustainable energy targets
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Welsh Government needs to lead on solving the crisis engulfing universities
Education
Given the importance of universities to the economy, why has there been a deafening silence from the Welsh Government through to business organisations
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Events sign up for festival of business
West Midlands
More than 20 different events have already been agreed to appear at regional festival next year
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Budget 2024: North East business leaders react to first Labour fiscal statement in 14 years
The Budget
Business leaders from across the region have delivered their verdict on Rachel Reeves' first budget
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North East business tackling strain of more than 482,000 overdue invoices, research shows
Insolvency and Administration
The survey by R3 has found that the region's business has seen a rise in the number of unpaid bills - both month-on-month and year-on-year
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Creative industries can play an even bigger role in the Welsh economy says the FSB
Federation of Small Businesses
The business body has outlined a series of measure aimed at boosting the impact of a sector underpinned by small firms
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Pop-up funding, banking hubs and business rate reform – what local high streets need to survive and thrive
Federation of Small Businesses
FSB surveyed firms across country for its Future of the High Street report
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Boosting the high street has to be a priority of government
Retail & High Street
With support the º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s high streets can make a major contribution to the growth of the economy
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North East mayoral candidates make their pitch at business hustings event
Politics
Five candidates took questions from members of the North East Chamber of Commerce, CBI and Federation of Small Businesses
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‘Shocking’ lack of support for hospitality while small firms need more support- North West reacts to Budget of missed opportunities
Federation of Small Businesses
Some measures welcomed but many experts feel Chancellor didn't go far enough
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South West companies could be forced to make job cuts amid º£½ÇÊÓÆµ economic woes - report
Employment
According to the survey by the Federation of Small Businesses, confidence among SMEs in the region has plummeted
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Cornwall receives £2.5 million skills boost to meet training needs of local labour market
Education
Truro and Penwith College are among the organisations to benefit along with delivery partners The Cornwall College Group, Cornwall Marine Network and Focus Training
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Small business confidence falls in South West, according to FSB
SMEs
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)’s quarterly confidence report is a regular snapshot of how small businesses are coping
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South West confidence stalls, Federation of Small Businesses finds
SMEs
A survey by the business group found that confidence in the region dipped in the latest quarter
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Commonwealth Games transport chief and former FSB chairman recognised in King's Birthday Honours
West Midlands
Anne Shaw led the transport plan which moved more than a million spectators, athletes and officials around the region at last summer's sporting spectacle
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Calipro Software wins º£½ÇÊÓÆµ FSB customer service award
Federation of Small Businesses
More than 3,000 small businesses from across the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ entered FSB’s Celebrating Small Business Awards 2023
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South East firms win national honours at FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards
SMEs
National winners also won at regional final that honoured SMEs and entrepreneurs
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Entrepreneur developing lifesaving drugs wins top honour at Federation of Small Businesses awards
Federation of Small Businesses
Dr Kirsty Smitten is growing her business while undergoing cancer treatment
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Tech company wins national sustainability business award
Federation of Small Businesses
Federation of Small Businesses praises Burton-on-Trent outfit EGO Technology for its work to reuse unwanted tech kit and reduce the amount of products ending up in landfill
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South West confidence ‘slowly’ rising, Federation of Small Businesses finds
SMEs
A survey by the business group found many smaller firms were looking to take on new staff and grow over the coming months
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SMEs are key to reviving Northern economy, business leaders say
SMEs
The Federation of Small Businesses has called for help in a number of areas
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