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New powers for English mayors: what small businesses should watch
English mayors are set to retain more locally raised tax revenue and gain wider powers over transport, skills and planning. Here is what SMEs should watch next.
Warehouse robots are spreading: what smaller UK retailers should check
Mobile warehouse robots are gaining ground in UK retail. Here are five checks smaller retailers should make before investing in automation.
MOD factory studies open a new route into defence supply chains for UK SMEs
Twenty-two companies have won MOD feasibility contracts worth up to £300,000 each. The programme points to wider opportunities for manufacturers, engineers and regional suppliers.
UKDI Cycle 8: what defence technology SMEs need to know
UKDI Cycle 8 offers funding for rapidly deployable defence technologies. Here are the challenge areas, deadlines and readiness checks for UK SMEs.
Technical education from 14: what the reforms could mean for small employers
New technical pathways from age 14 are intended to connect pupils with local employers and industries. Here is what England’s small businesses should watch.
Primark price cuts: five practical lessons for small retailers
Primark is cutting prices on hundreds of core products as online rivals intensify competition. Here are five useful pricing and stock lessons for small UK retailers.
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