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Energy crisis

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Businesses accuse energy firms of profiteering

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

Business management

How does the Energy Bills Discount Scheme work?

From April 1, the Energy Bill Relief Scheme will be replaced with the Energy Bills Discount Scheme. How will it affect your small business?

News

50 shops closing a day in the UK

Number of shop closures across the country hits five-year high with up to 18,000 expected to close this year

News

Hunt delays details of business energy support extension

Chancellor wants more time to design replacement of current Energy Bill Relief Scheme – leaving millions of small businesses in limbo

News

Energy cost support to be extended for all businesses

Previously Government said energy cost support for businesses would only be extended for ‘vulnerable’ sectors post March 31 2023

News

What the cost of doing business crisis is doing to small firms

The cost of supplies and stock has rocketed by 21 per cent year on year, with nine out ten small firms reporting higher costs

Business Technology

7 top tips for saving on energy bills using IT

With the Government announcing an energy price cap for businesses today, here are seven tips for companies and staff to keep energy bills down, while continuing to innovate with IT

News

Business energy help backdated to October

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will unveil details of business emergency energy support package in next week’s emergency mini Budget

News

Business energy plan what it means for you

Energy firms warn that government has just days to finalise details of how business energy package will work if companies are to benefit this winter

News

FSB calls on Liz Truss to help small businesses

FSB chair Martin McTague says small firms are “crying out for a comprehensive response” including tax cuts and direct cash support

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Partner content

Small business owners: discover alternative funding solutions to help fuel your growth

Business Technology

Why you should upgrade your tech now rather than later

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Investing in a franchise

Should I buy a franchise or go solo?

Starting a new business is an exciting venture. But – especially in well-established industry sectors – a key question is whether it would be better to buy a franchise or go solo.