R&D tax relief is a government incentive designed to reward businesses that push boundaries by allowing them to claim back a proportion of their eligible development costs.
Local Chambers of Commerce played essential roles in adapting to wartime challenges, ensuring businesses remained operational, and facilitating community support during World War II.
An increase in Employment Allowance could help businesses cope with the rise in National Insurance Contributions.
Without strategic intervention, the loss of this expertise and infrastructure will severely hinder the growth potential of the UK's small and micro businesses, ultimately stalling economic recovery and innovation.
One in five (21%) ranked the UK as having the best quality of life, highlighting some positives despite prevailing economic concerns, indicating potential strengths for SMEs.