Fines, masks and pubs – the new COVID-19 rules your business must follow
As infection rates climb, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new restrictions that businesses and consumers must obey. Find out what you need to know here.…
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Brexit latest: What do small businesses need to know?
In order to keep you informed in the lead up to the end of the transition period, we’ll be regularly updating this page with all the need-to-know Brexit news…
Couples in business: A startups story
Startups.co.uk sits down with Nick Donnelly, the CEO of startup WorkClub, to discuss what it’s like going into business with your partner…
Government launches Shop Local week to boost small businesses
To boost small retailers, the government has launched Shop Local week, a campaign designed to get consumers shopping in their local area again.…
Parenting, the pandemic, and starting a small business: What’s it really like?
Startups sat down with Nick Coleman, CEO and Founder of Snaffling Pig, to chat through some of the burning questions new or prospective fathers may have when starting a business…
Pavement licence: what is it and how can you apply for one?
Hospitality businesses in England are now eligible to apply for a temporary pavement licence. What are they and how can you apply?…
Law change means furloughed employees must get full redundancy pay
With layoffs looming, the government has acted quickly to ensure that employees fired while on furlough will receive full redundancy pay…
The government obesity plan: What does it mean for your business?
What does the obesity plan mean for the retail and hospitality sectors, and for those looking for opportunities within the health and wellbeing sector?…
The economic bounce back and the small business landscape
Small manufacturing and construction businesses are currently seeing the strongest post lockdown recovery rates…
Teesside trials electric scooters to help Britain back to work
UK’s first public E-scooter trial was announced, with a fleet of more than 100 scooters set to take to the streets around Teesside…
Evening Standard launches seed fund offering London’s best tech ideas up to £150,000 each
Daily paper teams up with UK venture capital firm Triple Point to back the next generation of innovative London tech startups through the Kickstart Fund…
ETF Partners’ announces new £167m Environmental Technologies Fund
New fund, which will invest in companies “delivering sustainability through innovation”, will assess investment opportunities based on alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals…
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension: What does it mean for your business?
Key actions and key dates from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension…
Government to Give Businesses £1,000 for Every Trainee Taken on
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to reveal a £121m pledged to encourage businesses to take on trainees…
The Startups 100 COVID Champions
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, and a few of this year’s Startups 100 contingent have responded to the coronavirus crisis by going the extra mile…
Relaxing Sunday trading laws – smaller UK retailers concerned about potential impact
In a bid to kickstart the UK economy, the government is considering changes to Sunday trading laws. We examine what is being proposed, and the potential impact on smaller retailers.…
Local shops see 63% sales jump during lockdown
Consumers increase use of local and convenience shops to avoid the long queues and poor social distancing experienced at supermarkets…
How can small businesses implement social distancing in the workplace?
Restrictions might be easing, but the fight’s not over yet. Here's how to reduce the risk of transmission and keep workers safe as people return to the workplace…
PM announcement: What does the lockdown roadmap mean for small businesses?
Business leaders call for clarity on how to ensure workplaces are “Covid-safe”, as well as what the new guidance means for different sectors of the economy…
The Bounce Back Loan: Explained
What is the Bounce Back Loan, how much can you receive, and is your business eligible for quick finance?…