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Employment tribunal time limits double to six months: what small employers and buyers should check
Employment tribunal time limits rose from three months to six on 1 October 2026. What small employers and business buyers should check now.
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NewsSME loan interest rates edge up to 6.63% while large firms borrow £3.2bn
SME loan interest rates edged up to 6.63% in August, the Bank of England says, while large firms borrowed £3.2bn. What it means and how to narrow your rate.
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NewsUK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p a litre: what it now costs to run a van
UK diesel prices hit a record 199.18p a litre on 28 September, the RAC says. What one van now costs to fuel, and how to cover the gap until prices catch up.
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NewsJobs Guarantee to pay six months of wages for young people on health benefits from April 2027
The Jobs Guarantee scheme will cover six months of wages for young people on health benefits from April 2027. What a small employer should plan for month seven.
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NewsFactory order books at a three-year high: how small manufacturers fund the work before they are paid
The CBI says factory order books are at a three-year high. How small manufacturers can fund materials, wages and capacity before the customer pays.
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NewsBusiness turnover fell for 28% of firms in August. Arrange finance before it shows
Business turnover fell for 28% of trading firms in August, the ONS found. Why a lender sees the fall late, and three ways to build headroom now.
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NewsEast of England Investment Fund opens with £140m for smaller businesses
The British Business Bank's £140m East of England Investment Fund offers loans from £25,000 to £2m and equity of up to £5m. Who it is for.
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NewsBusiness costs are rising at the fastest pace since June, the September flash PMI shows
The UK flash PMI for September shows input costs rising at the fastest pace since June while growth slows. What it means if you are funding Q4 stock.
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NewsSME lending hit £5.35bn in Q2, the most since the pandemic. Why overdraft use is at a six-year high too
UK Finance's Q2 2026 Business Finance Review: gross SME lending £5.35bn, up 26% on a year ago, while overdraft use hit 51.4%, the highest since March 2020. What it means for a founder.
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NewsSmall business rates relief threshold could rise to £17,096 at the Budget, reports say
Reports say the Chancellor may raise the small business rates relief threshold from £12,000 to £17,096 at the 28 October Budget. What applies now, and what to check.
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NewsNew growth plan proposes a one-stop shop to cut red tape for small businesses
A new growth plan proposes a digital one-stop shop for small businesses, covering tax, regulation and Companies House. What was said, and what changes now.
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NewsBrewDog suppliers set to get back less than a penny in the pound, administrators say
BrewDog's administrators expect unsecured creditors to get back less than 1p in the pound. What the update says, and what to do if a customer has gone into administration.
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NewsRetail sales rose 0.5% in August after July's fall. What the ONS release means for Q4 stock
Retail sales rose 0.5% in August 2026, reversing July's fall, the ONS says. Food and online led while fuel fell. What the August 2026 retail sales mean for Q4 stock and stock finance.