Small businesses2 days agoEnd of an era as family run shop shuts after 70 yearsAlan and Kathleen Harvey are to close Brewers Sewing Machines, which they have been running since the 1950s2 days ago3 days agoThe firms coping in the wake of the Rettendon blastBusinesses caught up in the major fire and explosion in July tell the BBC about the impact.3 days ago4 days agoBakery says it makes £2.3m annually but 'still struggling'A Manchester Bakery has said their "bank balance is finished" in a open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham4 days ago23 Sept 2026Bakery owner calls for Budget help for firmsFrankie Dyer has written to the prime minister urging Budget support for businesses.23 Sept 202622 Sept 2026'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.22 Sept 202621 Sept 2026One-hour parking limit sparks shopping fearsBusinesses fear for their trade hit as a new 60-minute parking limit sparks concern among shoppers.21 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Shopkeepers fight back against 'trolley gangs'Store owners describe theft, violence and the toll on small businesses in Droitwich and Malvern.16 Sept 202615 Sept 2026From fourth job loss to starting brand seen on TVEmma Earley-Bailey launches women's workwear firm Britches after her fourth redundancy in 10 years.15 Sept 202614 Sept 2026'Parking costs mean our customers are going elsewhere'City of York Council hopes reduced prices for vehicles with permits will "strike the right balance".14 Sept 2026...
