The British Retail Consortium (BRC) revealed that sales bounced-back in February after snowy weather contributed to a tough month in January.

A recent survey shows that many London based small businesses feel that the present government's attitude is stifling growth and prosperity.

New legislation could be introduced next year to ensure that pub companies are treating their tenants fairly, MPs have warned.

Construction firms faced a difficult February, according to figures from the CIPS. In spite of the negative results, though, many remain optimistic about their future.

According to the FSB small businesses are feeling the effects of the flat-rate VAT charges that are reportedly higher than before the recession began.

Small businesses will welcome news that Google, along with BT and Paypal have launched a new campaign aimed at getting small British firms online for free.

Retailers, along with the BRC, are urging the UK's government to put spending cuts in place rather than adding to the tax burden of British retailers.

UK manufacturing companies are growing increasingly more confident after enjoying sustained growth over the last three months.

Eight of the UK's top business groups have come together in an extraordinary bid to reverse the National Insurance increase planned for April 2011.

A study from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills has shown that understanding employment law continues to cause small firms problems.

Landlords will welcome news that the OFT have issued guidance to lettings agencies following a ruling against an estate agent for unfair terms hidden in letting contracts.

Small businesses and construction firms may benefit from a new government-lead investment bank that will provide another source of financial aid.

The Government can create more than 24,000 jobs in the construction industry by cutting the labour VAT applied to repair and maintenance works by 5 percent, the FMB believes.

The CIPD have suggested that offering part-time work to full-time employees could be an effective, short-term solution for struggling small businesses to help avoid making redundancies.

Prioritising 13 key transport projects could generate around £85 billion for the UK economy, research from the BCC has suggested.

The BBPA has said that the Government could save thousands of jobs by scrapping planned beer tax rises.

According to the Institute of Directors (IoD) a large number of small businesses are still unable to procure much needed financial aid from the banks.

Small businesses are set to be divided after shadow enterprise minister Mark Prisk signalled his intent to scrap the Business Link website if the Tories gain power.

According to the Office of National Statistics retail sales saw their sharpest drop for 18 months in January.

The National Association of Estate Agents believes that the OFT has missed a key opportunity to introduce fresh regulation into the estage agent industry.