The British Independent Retailers Association is urging authorities to take more action on retail crime as a new survey finds that half of small business owners say that shoplifting is a big problem.

Small businesses in the UK are facing steep rises in the standing charges they pay to energy firms, putting them at risk of closure.

The government has launched a new online service to make it easier for customers to check for and fill any gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record to help increase their state pension.

Both the British Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses have raised concerns about the impact of new customs charges on small firms.

New research has found that while many Brits want to start a business, nearly half say that economic instability and uncertainty ahead of the next general election is deterring them from starting up.

Small businesses are looking to make significant operational changes, especially around efficiency and finances, in the 2024/25 financial year.

A new survey of small businesses has found that two-thirds of UK business owners and freelancers say they expect to do better in 2024 compared to last year.

A new survey by the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE) has found that 10% of skilled freelancers are currently out of work due to the impact of controversial reforms to IR35 tax legislation.

Research by Acas has found that most employees don't know about new laws that will make it easier to request flexible working.

More and more small businesses are using social media influencers as part of their sales and marketing strategy; and new research shows that those that do are reaping the rewards.