Anna is Senior Reporter, covering topics affecting SMEs such as grant funding, managing employees and the day-to-day running of a business.

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Firms hit by Storm Babet could get £7,500 from government

The government has announced funding and business rates relief for businesses that have been impacted by Storm Babet

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Small firms £7.5bn poorer due to low savings rates

Figures from Allica Bank found that small firms are £7.5bn worse off, partly because they're offered lower savings rates than large firms.

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Business rates are forecast to rise by almost £2bn in the 2024/25 tax year, adding to the strain that small firms are already facing.

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The Small Business Commissioner, Liz Barclay, will be able to conduct investigations and write reports based on information and tip-offs.

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Firms are urging the chancellor to freeze business rates in his autumn statement to stop an extra £1.56bn being added to bills.

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Plastic cutlery, plates and polystyrene will be banned in England from 1 October 2023. We take a closer look at the rules.

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British businesses including Iceland and Burger King have complained to Ofgem about energy firms profiteering from non-domestic customers