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How to ensure the prompt payment of an invoice

SME - 15 October 2026 0

The latest exclusive article for SMEWeb from Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones CBE. Emma runs the independent public body that tackles late payments and unfair payment practices. The contract...

British Business Bank commits £180m to venture capital funds for AI and deeptech businesses

15 October 2026

Three in 10 small firms would hire more staff if business rates relief was expanded

13 October 2026

Burnham says several post-Brexit deals ‘on the table’ with EU to ‘boost UK growth’

12 October 2026

September retail sales hit seven-year low

6 October 2026

Entrepreneurship

‘Breaking down industry silos and exploring forces shaping the future’ on the agenda at new London event

Dan Martin - 13 October 2026 0

Future Forum, an event bringing together leaders across industry sectors to discuss the forces shaping societies and economies, is taking place in London this...

Rio Ferdinand, Deborah Meaden and Simon Squibb among judges for start-up pitching competition with $200,000 top prize

8 October 2026

Twenty years of fresh thinking: What can office fruit teach us about building a business that lasts?

7 October 2026

Refugee entrepreneurs ‘could boost the UK economy by £2 billion’ if barriers were tackled

15 September 2026

Full transcript of John Healey’s growth speech

8 September 2026

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September retail sales hit seven-year low

6 October 2026

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17 July 2026

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Pubs allowed to stay open for full Norway v England World Cup game – even if kick-off delayed

11 July 2026

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Government allows pubs to stay open until 5am to show England v Mexico World Cup game

2 July 2026

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British Business Bank commits £180m to venture capital funds for AI and deeptech businesses

Dan Martin - 15 October 2026 0

Six venture capital funds supporting AI and deeptech companies have received £180 million in total from the British Business Bank. The funds cover all investment...

‘Breaking down industry silos and exploring forces shaping the future’ on the agenda at new London event

Dan Martin - 13 October 2026 0

Future Forum, an event bringing together leaders across industry sectors to discuss the forces shaping societies and economies, is taking place in London this...