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Looking for a silver bullet for your business? Then step this way

The Evening Standard’s inaugural SME XPO, which launches next week, promises to be an action-packed jamboree of networking, inspiration and learning, writes Rhiannon Curry

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The secret to future proofing a business

With a likely recession on the horizon, entrepreneurs are considering their options. John Arlidge reveals why many are optimistic about what’s ahead

UK

Concern in business community at Stormont uncertainty

FSB NI said the need for economic policy interventions could not be greater.
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Households ‘borrowing more but unwilling to touch savings’

The annual growth rate for consumer credit borrowing picked up to 5.2% in March, marking the highest annual rate since February 2020.
London

Sustainable practices? Now they’re good business sense

The key to impactful environmental change begins with SMEs, finds John Arlidge

UK

Chancellor urged to use Budget to help Scots facing ‘real cost of living crisis’

Scottish Finance Secretary Kate Forbes wrote to Rishi Sunak ahead of Wednesday’s Budget statement.
UK

Three-year green savings bonds launched by NS&I

Savers aged 16 or over can take out the bonds, which pay a fixed annual rate of 0.65% over a three-year term.
Business

Now’s the time for London’s entrepreneurs to level up

From Brexit to going digital and navigating the post-pandemic world — small businesses have never had more to think about. Our SME XPO is here to help, reports John Arlidge

Business

Small businesses thrown under the bus by dividend tax hike

A narrow increase in dividend tax is a cheap political move that will disproportionately hurt small business owners

UK

‘More public contracts would be awarded to British firms under Labour’

Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves said huge taxpayer contracts are going overseas instead of to British companies.
UK

New services to meet people’s cash needs on way, says FCA boss

Shared branches, cashback and deposit points could become commonplace in some areas, Sheldon Mills said.
Shop London

Shop London: Evening Standard champions small, independent businesses

It’s back! Our week-long event - from April 12 - 18 - to help the indy stores of London get back on their feet

Business

Can I qualify for Rishi Sunak’s “super deduction” Budget tax break?

If you thought the generous new tax break was just for big businesses and not SMEs, think again

Business

BT calls for tax breaks on broadband rollout will fall on deaf ears

Comment: Sorry but there are more deserving calls on the Treasury’s purse