The fund is intended to help smaller businesses adapt to new trade rules with the EU; however, the latest data shows that UK trade with the EU has already fallen dramatically since the UK left the EU at the end of January this year.

A new survey by Small Business Britain has found that almost one-fifth of women are thinking about starting their own business.

Half of UK employers don't have a financial wellbeing policy, despite the financial impact of COVID-19 on employees.

In spite of the coronavirus pandemic, 468,371 businesses were registered in the UK in 2020 according to data from Companies House.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has promised to extend many of the key coronavirus support schemes until later in the year to protect businesses as they emerge from lockdown.

The chancellor of the exchequer has announced a big increase in corporation tax from 2023 and a freezing of income tax thresholds as part of his plans for driving economic recovery after the pandemic.

A new study shows that businesses have shifted resources to digital marketing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic - and it is paying dividends.

It is "more difficult than ever" for freelancers to buy a home, as new research shows that 59% feel they're being penalised for being self-employed when trying to get a mortgage.

Over half a million businesses who deferred VAT payments last year can now pay the VAT they owe in smaller monthly instalments, thanks to a new government scheme.

The unemployment rate has risen to its highest level in almost five years but a new poll by the CIPD suggests that more than half of employers expect to hire new staff in 2021.