Beloved Stirchley Bakery Faces Uncertain Future After 14 Years Serving the Community Saturday, June 13, 2026 stirchley bakery community pershoreroad localbusiness neighbourhood heritage food smallbusiness challenge For the past 14 years, the bakery on Pershore Road has been a cornerstone of the Stirchley community, contributing to the area’s reputation as one of the best places to live. Known not only for its delicious baked goods … Read More
New £60,000 VAT Threshold Boost Proposed to Support ‘Alarm Clock’ Small Businesses Thursday, June 11, 2026 vat reformuk smallbusiness taxbreak farage soletraders economy taxpolicy entrepreneurs britain Reform UK is pushing for a significant tax relief aimed at Britain’s small business owners, often dubbed “alarm clock Britain” for their early starts and relentless work ethic. Party leader Nigel Farage has announced plans to … Read More
Legendary Birmingham Fish and Chip Shop Faces Closure After 80 Years Amid Rising Costs Thursday, June 4, 2026 birmingham fish chips bedders inflation vat hospitality smallbusiness costpressures legacy After 80 years serving the Coventry Road community in Small Heath, one of Birmingham’s most iconic fish and chip shops is on the brink of closure. Ian Simmonds took over Bedders, a beloved chippy founded in 1946 by Doris and … Read More
Birmingham Chef Closes Michelin-Starred Simpsons After 32 Years, Warns of Hospitality Crisis Tuesday, June 2, 2026 simpsons birmingham andreasantona michelin restaurantclosure hospitability crisis economy smallbusiness governmentsupport After 32 years delighting diners, Birmingham chef Andreas Antona has closed his Michelin-starred restaurant Simpsons, citing that it “hadn’t made money in well over a year.” Antona warns this closure may … Read More
Thousands of Fish and Chip Shops Face Closure Amid Rising Costs and New £3.50 Minimum Price Monday, June 1, 2026 fishandchips prices labourparty economy smallbusiness energycosts foodindustry netzero closures britain Households across England are bracing for sharper price hikes at fish and chip shops as rising costs strain small business owners. Steve Mathews, 59, who runs Britain’s cheapest chip shop, has been compelled to raise his … Read More
Row over Tamworth Enterprise Centre as Councillor Criticizes Branding Proposal as 'Entitled' Thursday, May 14, 2026 tamworth enterprise branding council business enterprisecentre economy localgovernment smallbusiness marketing A heated debate has emerged in Tamworth over proposals to have businesses at the Tamworth Enterprise Centre display council branding. The borough’s enterprise centres, though currently running at a loss, host businesses with … Read More