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Scotland

Business leaders raise concerns about regulations and deposit return scheme

Scotland’s retail sector can thrive in the year ahead, a leading industry figure insisted, as he raised concerns about the impact of tax rises north of the border and the new deposit return scheme for drinks cans and bottles. David Lonsdale, ...

28 Dec 2022 at 00:01

‘Renewed optimism’ for growth as Government unveils industrial strategy

The Government’s new industrial strategy has driven “renewed optimism” that it can successfully help support business growth across the UK, according to industry leaders. Business group bosses and industry chiefs have indicated the strategy ...

14 Oct 2024 at 19:29

Scotland

Scottish business confidence drops as late payments increase, study shows

A third of Scottish business owners say that late payments from customers have increased in the last three months of 2021, according to new research. This trend could see more firms in the country close their doors for good, warned the ...

17 Jan 2022 at 12:27

Ministers announce plans for streamlined post-Brexit trade checks with EU

Plans for how post-Brexit border checks on goods coming into the UK from the EU will work have been set out by ministers. The Government has published a draft border operating model, designed to bring in the checks the UK is required ...

05 Apr 2023 at 16:50

City

Business confidence recovering but ‘dark clouds’ on horizon – survey

Business confidence is being restored after plummeting at the end of last year, but “dark clouds” are on the horizon as costs remain high, according to a new report. Sentiment improved among small business owners and sole traders ...

02 May 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish small businesses to be surveyed on trading struggles

Small businesses in Scotland have been encouraged to take part in the “biggest-ever” survey of its kind to help improve trading conditions. The aim is to give small traders a louder voice to ensure their views are better ...

30 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Trump’s tariffs to be ‘devastating’ for UK firms, business groups warn

Business groups have warned that Donald Trump’s tariffs will have a “devastating” impact on UK firms who are already grappling with sluggish growth. Experts also cautioned of more turbulence in the financial markets as ...

03 Apr 2025 at 10:46

Minister due to face MPs after Trump tariffs unveiled

The Prime Minister is set to speak to business leaders while the Trade Secretary will look to calm markets on Thursday after Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods. Jonathan Reynolds is due to ...

03 Apr 2025 at 05:25

City

Small firms to cut jobs amid cost woes and new worker rights, finds poll

A third of small businesses are planning to axe jobs amid worries over soaring staff costs, while new employment rights are also set to see firms rein in hiring and trim their workforces, according to new figures....

20 Feb 2025 at 09:47

Scotland

Confidence falls to four-year low among Scottish small businesses

Confidence among Scotland’s small businesses has fallen to its lowest level since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The organisation’s ...

17 Feb 2025 at 00:01

City

Majority of small business owners could still be swayed on election vote – poll

More than half of small business owners could yet change their mind on who to vote for in the upcoming General Election, according to polling. A survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that ...

07 Jun 2024 at 11:46

Northern Ireland

Trading relationships being lost due to Windsor Framework, MLAs told

Longstanding trading relationships between Northern Ireland and Great Britain are being lost because suppliers “no longer see Northern Ireland as commercially viable” under the Windsor Framework, MLAs have ...

02 Jul 2025 at 15:07

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