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Westminster should follow Scotland’s lead and introduce news laws to prevent violence against shop workers

Shop workers are key workers, they are the silent heroes in our community, overlooked and underappreciated for too long. But they don’t just need our thanks, they need legislative action.

13 Jul Environment

Small business ‘climate leaders’ can help drive Britain’s net-zero future

From entrepreneurial family firms to the very largest household names, businesses have a critical role to play in cutting their carbon emissions to deliver the global action on climate change that we know is urgently needed.

06 Jul Economy

Security shortages may well be the final blow for the night-time industry

The government has wilfully ignored a ticking time-bomb that will compromise public safety and our sector’s ability to recover from the devastation of Covid.

25 May Economy

Hiring ex-offenders is good for society – and good for business too

In 2002, I was invited to visit a prison in the north-west. Given that it was my first time visiting a prison, it’s fair to say I didn’t really know what to expect.

05 May Coronavirus

British businesses must step up to support India as Covid-19 cases soar

The B7 Summit will be a crucial moment to show solidarity and strong support to our Indian friends in a moment of need and ensure a resilient global recovery from this devastating pandemic.

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22 Apr Economy

Building Societies Association recognised for its responsible business practices

The Building Societies Association (BSA) is delighted to be recognised for its responsible business practices through accreditation by the Good Business Charter.

23 Mar Environment

We want to help every business join the green revolution

With small to medium sized enterprises making up over 99% of the UK business community, and business and industry accounting for a quarter of UK emissions, it is clear that the actions of every single business will be central to this country’s successful transition to a low carbon economy.

02 Mar Economy

Hospitality needs a helping hand to build back better

Extending the VAT cut for another year will allow businesses to rebuild and help to keep the costs of staycations and our social reunions affordable for a hard-pressed public.

02 Mar Economy

The Chancellor should use this opportunity to invest in the workers that have kept our country running during this pandemic

The Budget must not only to deal with the immediate priorities of the pandemic and put right the wrongs of the past year, but set out a vision for modern Britain.

18 Feb Economy

Chancellor should extend business rates holiday and VAT cut to ensure tourism and hospitality businesses bounce back

Hospitality and tourism are the bedrock of our local economy and will be absolutely central to pandemic recovery.

16 Feb Economy

UK needs competition rules fit for the digital age that gives power back to consumers

We need to update our competition and consumer rules so they’re the best in the world at giving the consumer more choice, and making firms try harder.

20 Jan Economy

Post-Brexit review of workers' rights must not rip-up hard-won protections in a race to the bottom

Government must protect and enhance current workplace rights guaranteed by the EU. Current proposals would weaken labour rights and ordinary working families will pay the price.

08 Jan Environment

Kwasi Kwarteng Has Been Appointed Business Secretary, Replacing Alok Sharma

Kwasi Kwarteng has been appointed the UK's new business secretary. His predecessor Alok Sharma will concentrate on overseeing the COP26 global climate change summit full time.

07 Jan Coronavirus

Business needs support that goes hand in hand with new restrictions, not sticking-plaster solutions

Businesses are hanging on by their fingertips. We need a proper framework to protect jobs and businesses through this national lockdown and put Britain back on the path to recovery.

17 Dec 2020 Coronavirus

Business can end the year with its head held high

2020 is a year we will never forget, but among the challenges there have been plenty of positives. The brilliant work of the NHS, a rediscovered sense of community spirit, and the rehabilitation of business’ reputation.

25 Nov 2020 Economy

The Chancellor’s irresponsible choices have damaged the economy, we now need an urgent path to recovery

The Tories talk about levelling up, but the reality is that they've been letting people down. We need urgent action to recover jobs, retrain workers and rebuild business in every part of the country.

For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why

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23 Nov 2020 Economy

For the sake of British Business we must maintain our aid budget - here's why

With COP, the G7 and a new White House administration there are plenty of opportunities for Britain to continue its world leading role in protecting freedom and prosperity.

18 Nov 2020 Energy

Plans to decommission North Sea Oil rigs have been left adrift

Delays to the Comprehensive Spending Review make it harder for oil and gas companies to meet transition challenges. The industry needs a sector deal

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11 Nov 2020 Home affairs

Law Commission says improvements are required to the way shares are held

Holding shares and other investments through intermediaries means investors do not really “own” their shares. This excludes them from shareholder rights and can lead to legal uncertainty, according to a scoping paper published by the Law Commission today.

10 Nov 2020 Economy

The continued exclusion of 3 million people from Covid financial support is a national scandal

Gaps in the furlough and self-employment schemes meant not everyone has been able to access financial support. We must call out this injustice

09 Nov 2020 Environment

It’s time the tobacco industry takes responsibility for the clean-up costs of cigarette litter

Five years ago, the tobacco industry made a pledge to play an integral role in cleaning up litter from its products, but nearly six years on very little has changed. It's time for 'big tobacco' to cough up.

04 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

I cannot support another lockdown which divides us

The sacrifices made during the first lockdown were not easy. Instead of locking down again, we should try and make the tier system work and invest resources in tackling Covid outbreaks in small communities.

04 Nov 2020 Coronavirus

With Covid-19 now spreading rapidly, locking down again is the right decision

No country that values freedom wants to impose restrictions on its people, but with the virus doubling faster than our ability to add NHS capacity, we have no choice but to impose additional restrictions.

24 Oct 2020 Education

Marcus Rashford Shared Our Cafe's Free School Meals Offer After Parliament's Vote. Here's Why We Felt We Had To Do Something.

In response to Marcus Rashford's campaign to extend free school meals, small hospitality businesses have stepped up to feed local children vulnerable to food poverty. The owner of Aubergine Café, Andrew Mahon, explains why.