Federation Of Small Businesses

CIH Scotland, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland and Consumer Scotland have issued their responses to key government consultations on two key areas linked to the statutory target to meet net zero by 2045. The Heat in Buildings Bill, expected to be introduced later this year, would

The UK's furlough scheme implemented to save jobs during the coronavirus crisis will finish at the end of October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. Mr Sunak said employers will have to start sharing the cost of the scheme. From August, employers must pay National Insurance and pension contribut

More than £215 million has been awarded to over 18,000 Scottish business ratepayers in just two weeks to help firms combat the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, new figures have revealed.

Yesterday, economy secretary Fiona Hyslop announced a series of measures to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus on businesses in Scotland, including a £2.2 billion for businesses. In her statement, Ms Hyslop warned that as a result of coronavirus, the Scottish economy is facing an

Governments in Edinburgh and London need to deliver a new drive to stop big businesses paying their smaller suppliers unacceptably late, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. Ahead of the Spring Statement next month, FSB’s new Fair Pay, Fair Play campaign calls on the UK Government

Transforming vacant shops into flats is among a number of measures which could revitalise Scotland’s high streets, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Following FSB campaigning, the Scottish Government has pledged £50 million for high streets in its draft budget, which

Scotland’s business leaders have urged ministers to address transport infrastructure and affordable housing issues for the country’s islands communities. A survey of 275 island firms by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed 88% of respondents stated they faced other challenges th