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Official page of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Follow us on LinkedIn: @ FSB Westminster and on Bluesky: @ fsb-uk. National Chair: @MMcTagueFSB

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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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Over a third of young people want to set up their own business in the future, according to our #GenerationEntrepreneur report with @simplybusiness. ✅ That's why we're calling for better support for enterprise education. More from @itn News 👇.
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In classrooms across the country, students are thinking like entrepreneurs, spotting problems and imagining new solutions. But without the right support, the leap from ambition to action too often...
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☀️ With temperatures set to soar across the UK again this week, employers should check that they are maintaining a comfortable workplace temperature for their employees. 🌡️ @H_S_E has published guidance on how employers can keep it cool, and manage the heat safely and
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👷🏽‍♀️ Creating an environment where more small firms can trade internationally, and women in enterprise can thrive is crucial to securing sustainable small business growth, FSB's @tinamckenz told the Women’s Economic Empowerment Expo Event in Osaka, Japan 🌏. 💭 As the UK's business
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🏦 After facing a prolonged period of high borrowing costs and increasingly tight margins, the Bank of England’s decision to cut the base rate to 4% will be warmly welcomed by small businesses. Read our full release 👇. 🔗
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🏧 Bank branch closures are a headache for small firms - making cash deposits much trickier. It's vital that small firms are able to deposit cash at Post Office counters or banking hubs, especially where local branches have shut, we told @DailyMirror ⤵️.
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Several branches will scrap a key lifeline that will affect those who deposit coins and large amounts of cash – see if you are affected
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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💷 If you're self-employed, you can now register for @HMRCgovuk's Making Tax Digital services before the full launch next year. Find out more information about whether you'll need to register for Making Tax Digital services from 6 April 2026 👇.
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🚛 Does your small business move goods into Northern Ireland from other parts of the UK? 📦. 🔎 HMRC has published guidance on how to apply for the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS), including examples of best practice to help your firm successfully navigate the application
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Small employers - want to find out what happens to #TLevel students after they finish their course? 💭. 💻 There are still spaces available for the @educationgovuk free webinar showcasing real-life student stories and looking at how employers can benefit from hosting industry
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✅ As the Government launched its Small Business Plan today, Small Business Minister @gareththomasMP met with FSB members during a roundtable event at our Westminster office 👇
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⏰ Government plans to legislate to tackle late payments by big businesses to their smaller suppliers are exactly what FSB has been campaigning for. 📺 FSB's @craigie_b has been telling @GBNEWS there's no excuse for taking several months to pay up ⬇️
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💭 FSB's @tinamckenz spoke about the importance of tackling late payments, helping small high street firms to thrive, and creating an environment where all small businesses can succeed, as she introduced the Prime Minister, @Keir_Starmer, at an event to unveil the Government's
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⏰ Late payments cost small businesses £11 billion a year. 📻 FSB's @tinamckenz tells @VanessaBaffoe on @LBCNews how the Government's new Small Business Plan will introduce ambitious measures to tackle the scourge of late payment for small firms, answering FSB's calls 👇
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Making sure businesses are paid on time, that our high streets thrive, and creating conditions in which everyone can start and succeed in business are crucial priorities for small firms ✅. The Prime Minister is launching the Government's new Small Business Plan today. More
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RT @craigie_b: Starting the day very early here in Swindon!. About to do @bbc5live #WakeUpToMoney and then @bbcr4Today Programme for @fsb_p….
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Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
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⚠️ If you're a landlord, building owner, or have a property management and maintenance business, then you have a legal duty to manage asbestos. The @H_S_E website has a range of useful resources on asbestos safety to help make sure you stay compliant ⤵️. 🔗
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Want to find out what happens to #TLevel students after they finish their course? 💭. 💻 @educationgovuk is hosting a free webinar showcasing real-life student stories and looking at how employers can benefit from hosting industry placements. Register now 👇
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🍻As cheers are raised for the Lionesses today, FSB is welcoming new Government plans to reduce red tape for hospitality businesses in future. "Let's hope this is just the kick-off to a bold, long-term small business strategy," says FSB's @craigie_b .
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