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G-Cloud 15 opens a £14bn public-sector route for UK tech SMEs
G-Cloud 15 gives UK technology SMEs more flexible entry points to a public-sector cloud framework valued at about £14 billion.
Visible tattoos at work: a practical policy check for small employers
Visible tattoos are increasingly common, but inconsistent workplace rules can restrict hiring. Here is a practical policy check for UK small employers.
Supermac’s trademark win: five brand lessons for small businesses
Supermac’s has won the right to register its name and logo in the UK despite McDonald’s opposition. The ruling offers practical trademark lessons for smaller firms.
£100m venture capital initiative: what UK start-ups should watch
The next £100 million phase of the Investor Pathways Capital initiative could create up to 10 new venture funds. Here is what founders should prepare now.
Global Talent visa expansion: what research-led SMEs need to know
More than 100 UK research businesses can now support eligible international scientists and engineers through an expanded Global Talent visa pathway.
New public contract rules: what small suppliers should prepare for 2027
Central government will put more weight on jobs, skills and local opportunity in major contracts from January 2027, while simplifying requirements for smaller tenders.
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