As redundancy levels soar, new research has found that the UK's small family businesses are least likely to have laid off staff during the pandemic...

A new study has found that many employers are failing to give their staff adequate information on ways to avoid cyber-attacks while they are working from home...

Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced a number of new restrictions for England intended to slow the spread of coronavirus...

No rest for the self-employed as holidays are ditched Nearly three-quarters of business owners say they will take no more than five days holiday next year even though 89% agree that time off is important for mental health... Date: By: Rachel Miller

The unexpected benefits of working from home Employees are not only more productive when they work from home, they are also financially better off, according to new research... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Businesses need support as debts rise Four in ten firms have borrowed money this year to help them survive the pandemic; now they need support to avoid getting into a debt crisis... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Countdown to Small Business Saturday begins One hundred of the UK's most inspiring small businesses have been chosen to mark the official countdown to Small Business Saturday 2020... Date: By: Rachel Miller

One in four small firms owned by women yet to reopen Women business owners could be making greater sacrifices than their male counterparts this year as they contend with specific challenges from the pandemic... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Free digital skills hub for small firms goes live Make It Click is a new initiative aimed at supporting small businesses and helping them to boost their IT skills... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Cyber crime threatens small firm survival Research shows that three out of five small businesses close their doors within six months after falling victim to a cyber-attack... Date: By: Rachel Miller

IPSE warns of "devastating" gaps in support for self-employed The latest government statistics show that over one million freelancers in the UK are not eligible for state support during the coronavirus crisis... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Hiring freelancers boosts productivity and profit New research has found that skilled freelancers can significantly improve business performance for those that employ them... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Small firms outperform expectations UK small businesses saw a 14% drop in revenue in the second quarter of 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic but the impact was far less damaging than had been feared... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Why it's time for a money makeover Three-quarters of Brits say the coronavirus pandemic has prompted them to rethink their spending and saving habits... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Applications open for second SEISS grant Self-employed workers who have been financially affected by coronavirus can now apply for a second grant through the Self Employment Income Support Scheme... Date: By: Rachel Miller

Working late is new normal for UK workers As more people work from home, a new study has found that longer working hours have become standard practice in the UK... Date: By: Rachel Miller