Street food stalls, property letting businesses and online retailers were the biggest growth sectors in 2023, as the number of UK start-ups increased by 12% compared to 2022.

According to a new survey by Capital on Tap, only 1% of small businesses in the UK have never had to deal with an overdue invoice

Funding is a significant barrier for would-be entrepreneurs but new research has found that most people think that business start-up costs are far higher than they really are.

Despite good intentions - especially at this time of year - many Brits lack the time or energy to exercise outside of work, according to a new report.

HMRC has revealed that a record number of Self Assessment tax returns were submitted by the filing deadline.

New research has found that Newcastle, London and Leicester are the best UK cities to start a small business in 2024, based on data including business growth and average monthly rents.

As the 31 January self assessment tax deadline approaches, Brits are being urged not to fall for phishing emails, calls or texts that purport to come from the UK tax body HMRC.

The premier business conference, Elite Business Live, is set to open its doors for the 11th year on 13-14 March 2024, at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, St. Paul's, London.

Business surveys published this month suggest that one in two small business owners are feeling optimistic about their prospects in 2024, with many looking to grow.

Tens of thousands of Brits aged over 50 have started running their own businesses in the past three years, bucking an overall downward trend in self-employment.