The transformative potential of technology

If government is to realise the transformative potential of technology, it needs SMEs to invest in digital tools  

Emma Jones CBE
Aug 29 '24
There is no doubt that the adoption of technology has the potential to transform our economy, boosting productivity and giving the government a new level of flexibility in how it implements policy
What does the new government mean for your business? 

What does the new government mean for your business?

Andrea Reynolds
Aug 23 '24
The King’s Speech was a mixed bag for SMEs – but there are reasons to be optimistic about the new government
Can things only get better with Labour’s proposed changes to employment law?

Can things only get better with Labour’s proposed changes to employment law?

Dr Jonathan Lord
Aug 5 '24
The Labour Party’s ‘Make Work Pay’ initiative outlines several significant changes to employment law aimed at improving the lives of working people in the UK
Labour wins landslide in general election

Labour wins landslide in general election – What does this mean for SMEs?

Latifa Yedroudj
Jul 5 '24
Labour hammers Tories with win, ending 14 years of government under the Conservatives
What small businesses want from the next Government

What small businesses want from the next Government

Michelle Ovens
Jul 1 '24
It is imperative that the next Government puts small businesses at the heart of its strategy for the country, with policies that enable them to drive growth for the UK
Shevaun Haviland on the resurrection of public-private partnerships post-election

Change Makers: Shevaun Haviland on the resurrection of public-private partnerships post-election

Michael Hayman MBE DL
Jul 1 '24
Britain needs its mojo back. We need to be more confident in Brand Britain and we need to put our best foot forward to the world
Why a Labour government will need to work harder for SMEs

Why a Labour government will need to work harder for SMEs

James Robson
Jun 25 '24
With wealth creation and growth at the heart of its manifesto, James Robson, CEO at FundOnion, explores whether Labour has what it takes to support SMEs
The opportunity for a fresh start

The opportunity for a fresh start

Nick Dormon
Jun 18 '24
In writing this article, Rishi Sunak had just announced the general election will be held on the 4th July. This is a chance for a fresh start for whoever gets in, and fresh starts are always good
Next Government must back small businesses to boost UK towns and cities

Next Government must back small businesses to boost UK towns and cities 

Emma Jones CBE
Jun 17 '24
It’s election manifesto season, all delivered within the space of a week and into the eager hands of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) to be analysed for cost implications and social equality
Conservative Party’s ‘encouraging’ manifesto for small businesses

FSB praises Conservative Party’s ‘encouraging’ manifesto for small businesses

Latifa Yedroudj
Jun 14 '24
The Prime Minister sets out his pitch in one of his last chances to sway voters before July 4
General election concerns

General election concerns must be addressed to allay fears among would-be small business owners

Roan Lavery
Jun 5 '24
Every year in the UK, there is usually a fair amount of enthusiasm among would-be entrepreneurs for starting their own business
General Election

General Election

Sarah Austin
Jun 5 '24
40% of UK business owners intend voting Labour: But Rishi Sunak is still the preferred leader among respondents