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A survey of 50 independent UK founders and freelancers from FOUNDRS and Werksy finds AI use is widespread, but confidence in running a business without a team remains low. Finance, tax and administration still rank among the biggest barriers,…

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Altaris Business Awards announced the winners and finalists of its 2026 Small Business Awards on Sept. 8 in Doncaster, spotlighting small businesses across mental health care, travel, energy efficiency, retail, publishing and professional…

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The New England Coffee Café and Store in Malden, Massachusetts, will reopen Sept. 14 after being closed since May 19 because of structural damage from a traffic accident.

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FairFuelUK says UK diesel prices are likely to rise sharply as global refining capacity tightens, even if crude oil stays stable.

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Dynamics Square UK says more UK small and medium-sized businesses are outgrowing standalone accounting tools as inventory, reporting and workflow demands become more complex.

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Ascendus said its 2025 Annual Report shows $15 million deployed through 706 loans and lines of credit, alongside more coaching and technical assistance for small business owners nationwide.

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The self-monitoring blood glucose devices market is projected to rise from $16.19 billion in 2025 to $24.17 billion by 2030, driven by diabetes growth, home healthcare adoption and connected health tools.

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Yorkshire startup Cheese Riot has won Innovative Food Product at the Business Awards UK 2026 Food Industry Awards for turning artisan cheese into hospitality-style experiences at home.

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The lateral file cabinet market is projected to grow from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $4.55 billion by 2030, driven by office expansion, hybrid work and demand for secure storage.

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The Business Research Company says the global PC stand with wheels market is set to grow from $1.16 billion in 2025 to $1.7 billion by 2030 as hybrid work, e-learning and flexible office setups drive demand.

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Sydney conveyancing firm Titlespace has been named a finalist in the 2026 Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards for the second year in a row. The nod highlights the company’s digital-first, fixed-fee model as it expands across five…

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Ahmad Tea marked Emergency Services Day by visiting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance on Sept. 9, 2026, to deliver bespoke brew kits and a year’s supply of tea. The donation supports the charity’s crew and visitors at its Hampshire base…

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Wio Bank PJSC and Toothpick have launched a UAE partnership that gives more than 1,200 clinics access to business banking and financing, while letting patients split treatment costs into 0% interest installments.

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EDF Small Business and Heliotec have launched a four-month trial for more than 1,000 eligible UK small business customers, pairing EDF’s customer reach with Heliotec’s AI energy platform.

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Advanced Tax Services has released bookkeeping guidance for small businesses in Richmond, British Columbia, with a focus on expense tracking, cash flow, reconciliations and financial reporting.

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Small businesses are spending up to 30% of revenue on search engine optimisation as agency retainers average $3,199 a month, according to a new analysis of 2026 pricing data.

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AND Capital Ventures and Forshaw Land & Property Group have signed a letter of intent to create a closed-ended residential development and investment fund of up to $250 million focused on the North of England.

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Heikki Technology is targeting British brands with custom BS1363 fused extension sockets built to meet UK safety and compliance requirements.

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HELM Innovations founder Steve Hoffman used a Sept. 2 Fed Gov Today interview to argue that the Department of War should connect quantum research, warfighter needs, experimentation and capital sooner.

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The British Polygraph Network won Best Polygraph Company at the 9th Annual Greater London Enterprise Awards 2026. The recognition adds to a string of industry honors for the London-based firm and its senior examiner, Don Cargill, as the company…