Prime Minister hears evidence from small business panel ahead of Pre-Budget Report
20 November 2008
The FPB attended a forum with the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, to drive home the struggle faced by small businesses in the economic downturn. During the meeting, the FPB called on the Government to ensure that blue-chip companies pay their smaller suppliers promptly, and for banks to protect entrepreneurs by resisting securing loans on personal assets until all business asset security options have been exhausted. more >>
Small businesses face being burned by hazardous chemicals regulation
18 November 2008
Small businesses which use harmful chemicals have just two weeks to meet the pre-registration deadline of an EU environmental regulation, or face being fined and sent to prison if they do not comply with it. more >>
Government urged to show commitment to small firms in Pre-Budget Report
13 November 2008
The FPB is calling for better lending, a reduction in regulation and a series of tax reforms in order to help small firms survive what many fear will become a long and deep recession in 2009. The FPB has submitted its proposals ahead of the Government's Pre-Budget Report on Monday, 24 November.
