Finance

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is concerned at reports that high street banks are beginning to reduce credit facilities and increase overdraft charges at a time when small businesses are most in need of funding. Following the merger of HBOS and Lloyds TSB, the FPB is warning that less ... [full story]

A proposal that could ease the tax burden for millions of small businesses across the UK is being welcomed by the Forum of Private Business (FPB). The Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has committed a future Conservative government to simplifying the tax system – including giving advance ... [full story]