Small businesses22 hrs ago'Heatwave turned high street into a ghost town'Some shops in Dorchester say they reduced hours or closed during the hot weather due to a lack of customers.22 hrs ago4 days agoLast mail plane is end of an era for flower sellerMail delivery to the UK will now be done by sea freight.4 days ago6 days agoFirms fear for future with no HS2 compensationRoad closures, blocked access, noise and dust are driving customers away, claim businesses6 days ago25 Jun 2026Firms notice drop in business due to heatwaveBusinesses say people are staying at home or relaxing rather than shopping.25 Jun 202622 Jun 2026New cidery opens using only donated applesThe cidery in Gloucestershire only uses donated apples.22 Jun 202615 Jun 2026Cake baker stops selling 'leftovers' over £795 feeSteph Goodhand says her cake shed should be treated as an honesty box, and not subject to a licence.15 Jun 202614 Jun 2026Why I sold my business to my staffAs more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.14 Jun 20267 Jun 2026What are cake sheds?Cake sheds are popping up everywhere but the trend could be under threat in some parts of the country, as councils are considering enforcing tighter licensing rules.7 Jun 202630 May 2026Shopkeeper raising £160,000 after cancer diagnosisChris Giles, who owns an organic food shop, has been told she has up to a year left to live.30 May 2026...
