25 h. ago The business owners hiring virtual staff and contractors to combat hike in national insurance contributions

It comes as figures published today show the number of payrolled employees fell by 169,000 between June 2024 and June 2025.

Politics

52 h. ago The Entertainer: Gary Grant shifts UK toy shop ownership to employees — what it means for shoppers and stores

Staff will soon own the company, sharing profits and shaping its future 🤝

Politics

66 h. ago Poundland to shut 49 stores across the UK with 10 closing for good today

The discount shop chain's owner, Polish firm Pepco Group, sold the struggling business in June to US-based Gordon Brothers for a 'nominal fee' of just £1. Pictured: File photo

Politics

6 d. ago Small business owners, brace yourselves: the cavalry isn’t coming

While ministers talk of “unleashing Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit,” small firms face a harsher reality.

Politics

6 d. ago Travel expert shares sneaky hack to avoid expensive mini bar costs

Carmen Roberts, a TV host and travel business owner, posted the trick on her Instagram account - and it could save you lots of money.

Politics

7 d. ago Claire’s Accessories UK at risk as US owner files for bankruptcy, what it means for ear piercing shops near me

Once a teen shopping staple, the brand could vanish from UK high streets as changes loom 💔

Economics

7 d. ago State pension warning for millions of Brits who are between two specific ages

According to research, two-thirds of freelancers and business owners who are approaching retirement age are facing a pension crisis, and a warning has been issued

Events

8 d. ago Brothel manager exposes 'stupid' ways men get caught by their angry wives

Brothels have a reputation for some seedy business, but the owner of one establishment has revealed some of the silly mistakes men make that give the game away to their wives

Events

9 d. ago Cafe owner felt ‘sick’ after reading Salt Path depiction in controversial memoir

Raynor Winn apparently described the business owner’s mother as angry and rude to staff

Politics

3 w. ago Nick Knowles' wife Katie, 35, shares candid update about her recovery after undergoing a hysterectomy

The lingerie business owner, 35 - who is newly married to television presenter Nick , 62, revealed last week that she had a hysterectomy after 'surviving' years of 'pain'.

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3 w. ago Artisanal Spirits Company latest: Scotch Malt Whisky Society owner ‘resilient’ in face of tariff turmoil

“We continue to make good progress, despite the persistence of volatile global trading conditions” – Andrew Dane, CEO

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3 w. ago Revamp complete at Ayr's Queen's Court as retail units available for let

The "unloved and unoccupied" Queen's Court Arcade in Ayr has received a facelift and the owners are now seeking new businesses to move in.

Politics

4 w. ago Don't punish small business with a new penalty for going green

Some small business owners have already said they are switching back to diesel after

Politics

4 w. ago The Mayor's new congestion charge for electric vans is a penalty for going green

Some small business owners have already said they are switching back to diesel after

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4 w. ago Moment brazen thief steals fitness influencer Grace Beverley's vintage Chanel bag from right under her feet as she dines at Notting Hill restaurant

The business owner, 28, was sat outside popular Greek restaurant Zephyr with her sister in the west London neighbourhood when a brazen thief sneakily swiped her bag from between her feet.

Sport

4 w. ago Fundraiser for tattoo studio destroyed in Kilmarnock fire nears £20,000

Niky Brown, owner of Hard Luck Tattoo studio, thanked the community and businesses for their kindness and generosity.

Economics

4 w. ago Dog picture posted to Instagram costs an Australian woman $50,000

An Australian woman has unleashed after posting an innocent photo of three dogs to social media.

Economics