20 h. ago New government backed review set to help UK small businesses unlock growth opportunity

The Willow Review is a new independent review which aims to show how sustainability is financially beneficial for the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses, by demonstrating how adopting sustainable practices can drive profitability, innovation, and long-term growth.

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20 h. ago Gail's set to open its first airport branch at Gatwick this summer

Chain plans to open around 35 more branches in the coming year

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27 h. ago UK Government to review calls for changes to free bus travel scheme for people over 60

Thousands of people have signed an online petition calling for a review to the concessionary travel scheme.

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53 h. ago Looming relegation vote begs question: do WSL clubs now have too much power? | Suzanne Wrack

Amid a controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the WSL, decision-makers risk putting self-interest above all elseOn Friday a shareholder meeting of the Women’s Professional Leagues Ltd took place to discuss the future of the women’s professional game. This was not unusual. The body responsible for running the Women’s Super League and Championship, owned by the clubs and having taken over from the Football Association last summer, holds quarterly meetings and each one has involved discussions on the professional women’s game in England as it enters a new phase.There was caution ahead of the first season of WPLL ownership; no immediate expansion, no swift progression to full-time referees, no big moves to adopt the other recommendations in the fan-led government review of women’s football carried out by Karen Carney, despite a widespread desire for many of them. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Ministers will set target to spend more defence money with small businesses

The Ministry of Defence will also launch a new hub for small and medium sized enterprises to give them better access to the sector.

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4 d. ago Fury at neighbour's 'ludicrous' plan to rip up his lawn on residential street and replace it with a CAR WASH

Businessman Hewa Saleh, 44, sparked fury by applying to set up the seven-day-a-week commercial operation next to family homes in Middlesbrough, Teesside.

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5 d. ago Two Point Museum release date – here’s when Sega’s quirky business sim series is set to return

Find out when you can start becoming an A-class curator in the latest business management game from Two Point Studios

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7 d. ago Minister has ‘set out path to approving’ Gatwick expansion – source

The Planning Inspectorate recommended Heidi Alexander should give the go-ahead for a scheme at the West Sussex airport, but with adjustments.

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7 d. ago Street racers who hide car reg from cameras have been ‘rumbled’, says MP

Sarah Coombes urged MPs to back potential new £1,000 fines and six-point penalties.

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1 week ago Giving entrepreneurs better mortgage and pension access ‘could boost economy’

Solving the ‘finance conundrum’ that entrepreneurs find themselves in could help to unlock growth to get the economy on track, the FSB said.

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1 week ago Council tax to rise by 5 per cent in Bury amid new parking charges

The council has called for a review of local government funding as demand for services, espcially adult social care, increases

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2 w. ago Lurpak maker Arla says higher pricing set to cause weaker sales volumes

The company, which makes Lurpak and Cravendale, said it expects to secure up to 110 million euros (£91.1 million) of cost savings this year.

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2 w. ago Energy price cap set to rise in April, according to forecast

Energy consultancy Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill will rise by 5%, or £85.

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2 w. ago Giant 110kg super drones set to spray Scottish crops thanks to funding deal

“The drone technology I use is specifically designed to enhance sustainability by reducing chemical usage and promoting environmentally friendly approaches” – James Braid, Sky-Pin Drones

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