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Tuesday, December 30, 2025 dwp smes sickness occupationalhealth training longtermsick labour managers workplace absence

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has introduced a new initiative aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) better manage long-term sickness among employees. Funded by the DWP under the new Labour … Read More

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 lloyds finance lending smes ukbusinesses infrastructure investment chargebacks consumerprotection economy

Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to provide more than £35 billion in new finance throughout 2026 to businesses operating and investing in the United Kingdom. This significant funding initiative aims to fuel growth, … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 jlr supplychain cyberattack manufacturing smes cashflow insolvency energycosts restructuring suppliers

Jonathan Dudley, head of manufacturing at Crowe UK, has issued a stark warning to smaller suppliers in Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) supply chain who continue to suffer financial strain following a serious cyber attack earlier … Read More

Monday, November 24, 2025 investment smes westmidlands businessgrowth funding entrepreneurship support startups innovation networking

A successful business support initiative that has empowered 2,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the West Midlands is facing an uncertain future, with calls mounting to extend its funding beyond March 2026. … Read More

Friday, November 21, 2025 octopusenergy agiletariff smes energysavings smarttariff realtimepricing greenenergy businessenergy shapeshifters ukenergy

Octopus Energy has introduced ‘Shape Shifters: Agile,’ the UK’s first fully agile energy tariff designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This innovative tariff refreshes prices every 30 minutes in … Read More