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Manchester businesses look to council help to thrive
A new business forum in Manchester is aiming to make the voices of local retailers heard in City Hall.
Wholesaler praises local retailer
A local retailer from West Yorkshire has scooped a number of awards for his operations.
Three convicted of selling fake goods on eBay
A couple from the south of England have been found guilty of selling fake goods over the internet.
Retailers rejoice as Tesco planning application is rejected
Local retailers in Northern Ireland are claiming victory after plans to build a 130,000 square foot Tesco in the area were rejected.
Haul of illegal lighters seized by Trading Standards
Trading standards officers have seized over 5,000 novelty lighters in raids across the south-east of England.
Canterbury MP pledges to fight illegal street traders
A local MP has pledged to continue to push for legislation to stop traders from illegally setting up stalls in the streets of Canterbury.
Retailers report June slowdown
The high street slowdown continued in June, retailers have reported.
Retailers welcome Edinburgh redevelopment approval
Local traders have welcomed the news that Edinburgh City Council has given its backing to a new redevelopment scheme in the area.
Government looks to improve Cornish infrastructure
The government has unveiled a package of funding designed to try to improve transport links in Cornwall.
eBay asks EU to look at online trading rules
Online auction site eBay is set to lobby the European Parliament over what it claims are outdated trading rules.
Tesco criticised over misleading planning application
Supermarket chain Tesco has run into trouble after being accused of using a small local retailer to 'front' its planning application for an 80,000 square foot store in Barnstaple.
Chester's council looks to save city-centre retailers
Officials in Chester are considering ways they can encourage consumers to return to the city centre.
Wholesalers report slowing sales in first quarter
Wholesalers supplying consumer and durable goods are most likely to be affected by the slowing UK economy, a report has stated.
Government looks to extend Sunday openings for garden centres
A government bill which would allow garden centres in the UK to open for more than six hours on Sundays seems to be passing successfully through parliament.
US firm gets tough on eBay counterfeiters
A US manufacturer of baseball caps has revealed that it now has to carefully monitor online auction site eBay to prevent counterfeit goods from being sold.
Merseyside bridge tolls worry small firms
Local small businesses in Cheshire and Merseyside have expressed concerns about tolls that will be levied on vehicles using the new Mersey Gateway bridge.
Retailers 'have shielded consumers from price rises'
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said consumers have been shielded from the full impact on rising prices.
HMRC cutbacks 'could hurt small firms'
Small businesses in the UK could be adversely affected by plans to cut the number of tax offices in the UK, a leading pressure group has warned.
Retail sales surge in the UK
Retail sales in the UK rose significantly in May, government figures have shown.
New Scottish unit looks to tackle rogue traders
The government has launched a scheme in Scotland designed to crack down on the rogue traders and dodgy door-step salespeople that cause problems for both consumers and legitimate retailers.
Welsh men face court for selling fake goods in eBay
A man from Wales who made over £100,000 selling fake goods on eBay has appeared in court.
FPB backs Lords criticism of business tax changes
Small business groups have welcomed last week's attack by a House of Lords committee on the government's recent taxation changes.
Government urged not to add to retail pressure
The government has been urged not to introduce new policies that would put upward pressure on retail prices, an industry body has said.
Small firms urged to continue to network
Small firms should not ignore the value of networking during the credit crunch, a local business organisation has said.
Consumers plan to continue to buy clothes
Consumers in the UK are continuing to spend money on clothes and shoes, despite the ongoing impact of the credit crunch
Retail sales in London soar
Retailers in London have reported sales jumped significantly in May.
Consumers 'still spending on green items'
The economic slowdown in the UK has not stopped consumers from buying environmentally-friendly and sustainable products, a new report has suggested.
Businesses worried about sales in the coming months
New research has suggested that small businesses in the UK are becoming increasingly pessimistic about their future sales.
FSB blasts government agency workers deal
An organisation that represents the interests of small businesses across the UK has revealed that its members oppose the changes to employment law covering temporary and agency workers.
NI retailers urged to tackle shoplifters
Retail staff in Northern Ireland are being urged to learn how to effectively deal with shoplifters.
Scottish SMEs told to use internet to reach global market
An event in Scotland is aiming to show that it is possible to run a successful global business from a rural location using recent developments in communication technology.
Workplace stress 'hits small businesses hard'
While small businesses are better at helping their staff cope with workplace stress, more still needs to be done to help bosses deal with the problem.
Lords say businesses hurt by tax changes
The House of Lords has said that new taxation policies outlined in the most recent Budget could have a detrimental impact on the country's small businesses.
Rail transport services 'could become cheaper for wholesalers'
Groups representing the UK's haulage industry have welcomed draft recommendations which might have it cheaper for wholesalers to distribute their goods via the country's rail network.
Organisers 'need to make sure SMEs get involved with 2012 projects'
It is vital the organisers of the 2012 Olympic Games work to make sure small businesses across the country benefit from the event, a leading pressure group has said.
Consumer confidence plummets, hitting retail spending
Consumers are planning on cutting back their spending, a new report has warned.
Manchester congestion charge could be bad news for small business
The recent decision to press ahead with a congestion charging scheme in Manchester could have serious implications for the city's small businesses, a leading pressure group has warned.
Retail sales recover in May
Retail sales in the UK recovered somewhat in May, the latest figures have shown.
Cambridgeshire business protest higher parking charges
Businesses in rural Cambridgeshire have expressed concerns that new plans to increase the cost of car parking in the area's market towns could have a severe impact on local retailers.
Women start small businesses to increase flexibility
Women are starting small businesses in order to enjoy more flexibility in their lives, a new study has shown.
BRC calls for end to EU anti-dumping tariffs
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on the EU to conduct an economic assessment of anti-dumping tariffs, which are putting up prices for UK consumers.
BRC welcomes interest rate decision
The Bank of England's decision to leave interest rates unchanged has been welcomed by the British Retail Consortium (BRC)
eBay guilty of selling counterfeit goods
eBay has been convicted of selling counterfeit goods on its French website.
Retailers not passing on 'full impact' of rising costs
British retailers are feeling the pinch as a result of increasingly high commodity and oil prices but they are "doing their best to absorb" the rising costs.
Dream of being own boss can 'blind people' to business difficulties
The dream of being your own boss can "blind people to some of the realities of how difficult it is to set up a business," business advisors have said.
BCC determined to boost success of sole traders and startups
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has affirmed its commitment to helping sole traders and startup firms become more successful.
Independent retailers help Wrexham become 'top shopping town'
A mix of independent retailers and multi-national shops is to help Wrexham become one of the best places in the UK to go shopping.
Online retail sector continues to boom
Consumers are still shopping on the net despite an economic slowdown elsewhere, according to the latest retail figures.
Business startups can benefit from relocating
New businesses can aid their success by relocating to find employees with suitable skills, according to an industry advisor.
Birmingham urged to help smaller retailers
Smaller retailers need greater support in Birmingham from within the city, as the number of bargain shops in the centre of the municipality grows.
Walsall developer backs Dragon's Den style competition
A leading developer in the West Midlands has revealed that it is backing a new competition that will identify would-be entrepreneurs.
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