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Most UK family businesses want to improve their digital capabilities first, according to a report from PwC
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Small business roadmap for reopening with key dates on April 12, May 17 and June 21
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Small businesses are feeling much more hopeful about the future than this time last year, as shops reopen across England and Wales
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A significant proportion of small exporters have stopped trading to the EU as shipping times have increased in 2021.
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The Government has extended business rates relief to more firms. However, they've also cancelled Covid-19 business rates appeals.
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The Treasury is considering extending a 2% online sales tax to all small businesses, according to a Business Rates Review interim report
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As part of its 'Proud of London' campaign, Chelsea FC is inviting small businesses with London postcodes to apply for free advertising space.
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The Treasury is considering extending a 2% online sales tax to all small businesses, according to a Business Rates Review interim report
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As part of its 'Proud of London' campaign, Chelsea FC is inviting small businesses with London postcodes to apply for free advertising space.
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Since the court ruling in January, many SME business interruption claims are still awaiting decision, despite insurers being told to act fast.
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There has been a huge rise in counselling for business owners and staff suffering from stress and anxiety over the Covid-19 pandemic
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Kensington and Chelsea Council have opened up a third round of the Additional Restrictions Grant which is open to even more businesses
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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has laid out the next steps of her roadmap to ease Covid-19 restrictions for businesses from April
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