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AI Adoption: UK small businesses are spending more on AI tools, with Anthropic ahead of OpenAI, as interest in using the technology grows. Business Costs: More than 200 bosses are urging Business Secretary Peter Kyle to reform business rates, while another warning says policy inaction is putting SMEs’ fragile cash flow at risk. Late Payments: Unpaid invoices have trapped £26bn, affecting 1.5 million UK firms; the Small Business Commissioner has recovered more than £1m for small businesses. Growth Finance: Neobanks are expanding as small-business lending grows, but budget uncertainty is threatening the scale-ups needed for future growth.

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Oct. 15, 2026

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Garcia, Bodine are Graham, Greenlee Small Business Women of the Year

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Gila Valley Central - Arizona

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Owned By	Dan Curtis
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	gilavalleycentral.net
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Arizona, Safford
Owner Country	United States

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'A tremendous boost ': Northern Ireland food producers scoop record haul of Great British Food Awards

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The News Letter

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1737
Website	https://www.newsletter.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Belfast
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Local businesses rally in support of Allianz Stadium concert plans

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Teddington Nub News

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Owned By	William Holmes through Nub News Ltd
Year Founded	2020
Website	teddington.nub.news
Domain Registration Year	2015
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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UK casinos drive high street visits and boost local businesses, new research says  

Yogonet International |

Owner: Diego Fiz & Pablo Zuppi info about owner

Yogonet International

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Owned By	Diego Fiz & Pablo Zuppi
Year Founded	2002
Website	https://www.yogonet.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Argentina, Puerto Madero
Owner Country	Argentina

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British diplomat sees ‘once-in-a-generation’ trade potential with Sudbury

Timmins Today |

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Timmins Today

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Owned By	Jeff Elgie through Village Media
Year Founded	2014
Website	www.timminstoday.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Sault Ste. Marie
Owner Country	Canada

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Suffolk Chamber wins UK Chamber of the Year after £1bn Sizewell C boost

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East Anglian Daily Times

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1874
Website	https://www.eadt.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Ipswich
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

Ripley-based Dexter’s Doggy Daycare shortlisted as finalist at UK Small Business Awards

Derbyshire Times |

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Derbyshire Times

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Owned By	Malcolm Denmark through Media Concierge Holding & Iconic Media Group Ltd
Year Founded	1854
Website	https://www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Chesterfield
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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9 hours ago

Innovation Factory celebrates ten years of helping local businesses thrive

Belfast Media |

Owner: Robin Livingstone & Martin Omuilleoir info about owner

Belfast Media

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Owned By	Robin Livingstone & Martin Omuilleoir through Belfast Media Group LTD
Year Founded	1972
Website	https://belfastmedia.com/atown
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Belfast
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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