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Somerset Chamber of Commerce backs Government’s Small Business Plan

SME exporters hit by new US customs charges

MPs urged to back key ERB amendments

Government must harness retail investor optimism

Unemployment rate rises but wage growth slows

Inflation headache remains for firms

Business still sceptical on Employment Rights Bill

Recruitment static as firms assess NI impact

UK trade stabilises after tariff hit

Fragile growth as business confidence struggles

Devolution plans must deliver on local economic growth

BCC welcomes clarity on energy pricing

Trade strategy must support smaller exporters

Devon and Somerset LSIP summer 2025 progress report published

Fragile outlook remains after NI tax hike

Industrial Strategy ‘an important milestone’

Mounting uncertainty delays further rate cut

Price pressures persist for business

Economy volatile as tariffs take their toll

Exports slump in April as tariffs hit

Spending review must be a catalyst for growth 

Unemployment up as business costs rise

Growth upgraded but concern over two speed economy

Apprenticeship plans are ‘mixed bag’ for business

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