Dragon Touker Suleyman, Innocent's Douglas Lamont and the small business minister Paul Scully are just some of the keynote speakers that will be attending the 43^rd Business Show at the ExCeL in London on 24 and 25 November.

A new study of internet search terms used by new business owners has uncovered the start up business questions that are most frequently asked on Google.

A new tax measure included in the small print of last week's Budget could cost self-employed workers more than £1.7bn, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Small businesses are keen to reduce their carbon emissions, become more sustainable and achieve net zero status, but they need support and smart policies to help them get there, according to a major new study.

Over one-third of shoppers plan to start their shopping earlier this year according to a new survey, but the results also show that attitudes to spending are shifting and retailers will need to adapt if they want to have a profitable festive season.

The Autumn Budget 2021 was chock-full of spending pledges and support for businesses but business groups have questioned whether the measures go far enough for the UK's six million small firms.

A rise in the Living Wage, an end to the public sector wage freeze, more money for health, education, transport and housing - the Treasury has been releasing details of the chancellor's spending plans ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

New research by IPSE has found that changes to IR35 tax rules have had a devastating effect on UK contractors, prompting many of them to leave self-employment altogether.

This year's Small Business Saturday roadshow will visit 20 UK towns and cities to offer online and in-person support to local entrepreneurs.

More than one in ten UK workers are thinking about retraining in a trade as demand for plumbers, electricians, joiners and builders soars.