More and more Brits are choosing to shop for Christmas food and presents in their local, independent retailers, according to new research.

The government has launched the Fair Payment Code to tackle late payments, to reward good practices and ensure small businesses are paid on time.

Small businesses that use artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their operations are growing faster, creating more jobs and generating more revenue than those that don't, according to a new study.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new interactive online tool and clearer guidance for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment.

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on the government to make its export strategy fit for purpose for small businesses as part of a strategy to increase the number of UK exporters.

British tax-payers are being urged to watch out for tax refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer.

New research finds that shoppers are gearing up to spend more with small businesses rather than big retailers during the Black Friday weekend.

Family-run businesses in the UK - including farms - are putting their enterprises at risk because they haven't got up-to-date wills or adequate plans for the future, according to estate planning experts.

As the United Nations COP 29 climate summit begins, new research by the British Chambers of Commerce has found that there is a clear divide among UK SMEs on environmental targets.

A new study has found that small businesses in the UK achieve higher revenues when they use accountants and bookkeepers to help manage their finances.