Small businesses7 days agoJeweller 'priced out' of Christmas market stall this yearAlex says a change in operator and rise in costs means this is the first winter she will not be renting a stall.7 days ago5 Aug 2026Meet the teens building businesses while at schoolAlthough they are still in full-time education, their work is being supported family.5 Aug 20261 Aug 2026Teen's taste of success with pizza van businessJake Darley, 17, started saving to invest in his business when he was 14.1 Aug 20267 Jul 2026The aquatics store that 'inspired' a communityThe Goldfish Bowl in Oxford announces its closure after nearly 70 years in business.7 Jul 20266 Jul 2026'Heatwave turned high street into a ghost town'Some shops in Dorchester say they reduced hours or closed during the hot weather due to a lack of customers.6 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Last mail plane is end of an era for flower sellerMail delivery to the UK will now be done by sea freight.3 Jul 20261 Jul 2026Firms fear for future with no HS2 compensationRoad closures, blocked access, noise and dust are driving customers away, claim businesses1 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Firms notice drop in business due to heatwaveBusinesses say people are staying at home or relaxing rather than shopping.25 Jun 202622 Jun 2026New cidery opens using only donated applesThe cidery in Gloucestershire only uses donated apples.22 Jun 2026...
