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Pearl Hamilton retweeted
“As a result of the spending decisions in today’s Budget, the Scottish Government will receive spending consequentials in the region of £600m.
“Small businesses’ overheads have been soaring, with 83% in Scotland noticing a hike in the last quarter alone." @guyhinksphoto
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
This is the time to win back the trust of small business owners and end the anti-entrepreneur era, FSB’s @craigie_b tells @SkyNews ahead of Wednesday’s #Budget2026.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
'For many years, small businesses across Scotland have been telling us the rates system isn't working for them.'
Our Scotland Director @colin_borland writes in @heraldscotland on why it is time to Reset the Rates to ensure small firms get a fair deal.
heraldscotland.com/opinion/2…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Rising utility bills are now the biggest driver of cost increases for small businesses in Scotland. We are calling on the UK Chancellor to cut the RO levy on small business bills, as it has been for consumers, @colin_borland told @ScottWWright on The Herald Business Podcast.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
🤝 FSB Connect Online in NI
📅 29 Oct 2026 | 🕧 12:30–1:30 PM | 💻 Online
Expand your network, share insights & connect with NI & UK business owners—all from home! Free & open to all!
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Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Our National Chair @tinamckenz has launched today's report by the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce, alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, and Small Business Minister Lord Leong.
14 out of the 15 red-tape-cutting measures put forward by the taskforce - which was co-chaired by Tina - have been agreed to by the government, including a reversal of plans by Companies House to force even the smallest businesses to file full profit-and-loss accounts.
ALT Photograph of Andy Burnham and Tina McKenzie with a copy of the Small Business Regulatory Report. They are flanked in the picture by Jonathan Reynolds and Lord Leong.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
🇪🇺 We had a productive meeting with the new EU Ambassador to the UK, Jukka Salovaara, discussing some of the key issues for small international traders, including how to streamline UK-EU trade and the importance of improving economic cooperation to strengthen security.
🌱 FSB's @tinamckenz raised the importance of the next few weeks for small businesses - with the UK-EU SPS agreement reaching its final stages of negotiation, and the UK-EU Ministerial summit now less than a month away.
ALT FSB's Tina McKenzie (right) meets the new EU Ambassador to the UK, Jukka Salovaara.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
We're very pleased to see the Commercial Payments Bill successfully made it through the House of Lords this week - a huge step towards stamping out late payments for good after more than 20 years of FSB campaigning.
⏰ Late payments cost small firms £11 billion every year, but they aren't just bad for small businesses and the self employed; they're bad for growth, local communities, employees, and the economy as a whole.
✅ The Bill will now move to the House of Commons for the next stage of Parliamentary scrutiny.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
FSB members: Do you have experience of international trade and want to help shape the policies that affect small businesses? 🌍
We’re looking for an FSB member to join our UK Policy Committee (UKPC) and bring their experience of buying or selling internationally, or supporting businesses that do.
It’s an opportunity to help make sure the realities facing small businesses are reflected in FSB’s thinking and policy work on international trade.
You’ll have the opportunity to shape FSB’s campaigning and help make the case for an environment where more small businesses can better trade internationally.
This is a volunteer role that can be undertaken around running your own business; there's a commitment to attend quarterly FSB UKPC meetings and meet with FSB staff monthly.
Interested?
📨 Email [email protected] by 13 November to find out more or express your interest.
ALT Have experience in international trade? Help us shape small business policy.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
'It is like the sword of Damocles is hanging over us.'
Powerful interview with @cairngormlodge1 about the impact of a 620% increase in the rateable value of his property from @ScottWWright. Part of the Herald's impressive #ResettheRates campaign.
heraldscotland.com/news/2662…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Our submission to the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee ahead of next year's Budget highlights how modest improvements in trading conditions for small businesses could deliver significant economic returns.
You can read more about our ideas here 👇
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
The looming £5 billion black hole in the public finances makes next year's Scottish Budget challenging, but it is also an opportunity to take bold decisions to improve efficiency and drive growth.
More on our submission to Scot Parl’s Econ, Tourism and Energy Committee here 👇
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
"For many Scottish business owners, the arrival of a new rates bill has become a moment to dread."
The Herald has launched the Reset the Rates campaign calling for strengthening of the Small Business Bonus Scheme and other reforms.
Read more here:
heraldscotland.com/news/2663…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧
Deputy Business Editor Scott Wright says: "For many Scottish business owners, the arrival of a new rates bill has become a moment to dread.
"Hotels, pubs, restaurants and tourist accommodation providers have reported sharp and unexpected increases in costs following the latest revaluation of non-domestic property in Scotland, leaving many scrambling to find thousands of pounds extra every month to meet their bills.
"That’s why The Herald is today launching Reset The Rates, a major campaign for fundamental reform of Scotland's business rates system.
"Backed by leading business figures and industry organisations, the campaign argues the current regime is too complex, too unpredictable and increasingly risks holding back sectors that are vital to local economies and communities."
FIND OUT MORE 👇
The Small Business Bonus Scheme helps small businesses offer employment/employee training. #SBBS
Great to see this! A major moment to campaign for smart business rates reform - including expanding the Small Business Bonus threshold, to help more small firms held back by the system
Well done to team @FSB_Scotland! And thanks to the Herald, for devoting its prestigious front page to the campaign. And it's just Day 1... @heraldscotland
heraldscotland.com/news/2664…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Did you know there are 22 different rates reliefs? @guyhinksphoto has been telling @ScottWWright about the 'postcode lottery' of reliefs in Scotland and why it needs to be streamlined, as part of The Herald's Reset the Rates campaign.
heraldscotland.com/news/2663…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
@heraldscotland has launched a fantastic campaign today calling on the Scottish Government to "Reset the Rates" and lift some of the pressure on many of the country's small businesses. Great impactful work by @ScottWWright @ianmcconnellHT @SalmondSalmond and all the Herald team
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
“It’s the small businesses that will help us get growth,” FSB’s @tinamckenz tells BBC’s Any Questions? tonight, as she calls for action on business rates in the upcoming Budget.
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Forres favourite Cafe Fika reaches finals for 'Best Coffee House' northern-scot.co.uk/news/for…
Pearl Hamilton retweeted
Our new findings show that more small firms would invest, recruit and grow if Small Business Rate Relief were to be expanded 🏬
💼 That's why we're calling on the Chancellor to increase the SBRR threshold to £25,000 at the upcoming Budget.
Read more 🔗 fsb.org.uk/media-centre/pres…
ALT The graphic shows and image of the Chancellor's Budget Box on the right side. On The left text reads: "PRESS RELEASE: CHOOSE BUSINESS RATE RELIEF EXPANSION AT THE BUDGET TO UNLOCK HIRING AND INVESTMENT, FSB SAYS."