Small businesses2 days agoWestminster's millions are 'tenners in our pocket'Small business owners have been asking for more support to help them with rising costs in Kent. 2 days agoKent19 Mar 2025Leeds factory bought by workspace companyAire Street Workshops has been a home for small businesses since 1981 when it was given to the council.19 Mar 2025England19 Mar 2025From 'nightmare' to 'revolutionary': Businesses reflect on CovidBBC London has been speaking to three small business-owners with contrasting pandemic experiences.19 Mar 2025London17 Mar 2025'Community is the core of gaming businesses'Board gamers in Stoke-on-Trent say a new gaming cafe has helped keep their strong community together.17 Mar 2025Stoke & Staffordshire19 Feb 2025Scrapping free car parks could 'frighten away shoppers'Businesses are worried potential changes to parking charges could reduce footfall.19 Feb 2025Somerset9 Feb 2025Parking charge freeze 'prioritises shoppers'A council has chosen not to increase its parking charge to make "popping into town" affordable.9 Feb 2025Gloucestershire9 Feb 2025Sunday trading extension an 'excuse for bigger shops'Larger shops in towns designated as holiday resorts can open earlier on Sundays.9 Feb 2025Northern Ireland2 Feb 2025'I transform football shirts into puffer jackets'Julie Herman, who is married to footballer Funso Ojo, began a business using her fashion design skills.2 Feb 2025Shropshire31 Jan 2025Closing bookshop owner says town is 'dumbing down'Paul Hamer blames high rents for his shop closing but says there is a "fundamental change" happening.31 Jan 2025Lancashire...