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2 February 2026

A Simple, Free Way for SMEs to Strengthen Employee Wellbeing

Supporting employee wellbeing doesn’t need to be complicated or costly. The Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire & Rutland Accreditation offers small and medium-sized enterprises a free, practical and flexible way to improve workforce health — while strengthening engagement, morale and productivity....

27 January 2026

Working with Defence: Opportunities for UK Businesses

Many businesses assume that working with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is out of reach due to security requirements or perceived barriers. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)...

16 January 2026

What the New Disability Confident Overhaul Means for SMEs

The UK government has announced an overhaul of the Disability Confident scheme, aimed at raising workplace standards for disabled people and making the scheme more effective — particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). What’s Changing? The updated scheme...

12 January 2026

UK Government Cuts Electric Lorry Costs to Boost Business

The UK government has announced an extra £18 million in funding to extend and increase the Plug‑in Truck Grant, reducing the upfront cost of new electric lorries by up to £120,000 for hauliers and fleet operators. The scheme, part of...

8 January 2026

Working Safely in Cold Conditions: What SMEs Need to Know

The recent spell of very cold weather is a timely reminder for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to check that staff are adequately protected while at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises that employers must ensure a...

6 January 2026

Why SMEs Should Apply for Apprenticeship Funding Now

Apprenticeships offer small and medium-sized businesses a cost-effective way to grow skills, boost productivity and build a future-ready workforce. Under the UK apprenticeship funding system, SMEs do not pay the apprenticeship levy. Instead, the government covers 95% of apprenticeship...

12 December 2025

Join the Business Voices Panel and Shape the Future of Business Support

The new Business Growth Service wants to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed. Business owners and leaders are invited to join the Business Voices Panel—a unique chance to influence how the new Business Growth Service is designed and...

9 December 2025

Beyond Profit: Why Social Enterprises Are Powerful — and Why This Event Matters

Social enterprises are proving that business can be both commercially successful and socially purposeful. Models like co-operatives, mutuals and employee-owned businesses don’t just promote fairness and shared ownership — they also perform better. In fact, one study found that...

3 December 2025

How to Handle Tough Conversations at Work

In every small or medium-sized business, success doesn’t just depend on great products, efficient operations or smart financial decisions. Very often, what truly shapes a company’s culture—and ultimately its performance—is how well its leaders handle the moments that feel...