It’s excellent to see that this UK-Japan agreement contains a comprehensive chapter for SMEs. FSB campaigned for these to be included in trade deals, to give UK small firms the support and tools they need to reach new markets - Mike Cherry on the signing of 🇬🇧🇯🇵 trade deal.

The findings of our latest Small Business Index in today's The Telegraph. More than half of small firms told us revenues had dropped, with one in four saying they have cut jobs in the past three months. We are calling for more support to help those in need. telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/…

As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to a close I had the privilege of joining black business owners for a roundtable to hear about how their businesses are coping with the impact of the Coronavirus

Great to mark #BlackHistoryMonth with FSB members by chatting to Minister Amanda Milling on a range of issues, including how important it is that we recognise and support the huge contribution black-owned businesses make to the UK economy.

NEW: Furlough will be extended to December

Whitty: If we don’t act now chances of the NHS being in extraordinary trouble is very very high we are trying to make sure December is not an impossible place for the NHS

Michael Gove indicates that there will be more money for the self-employed He tells Andrew Marr: 'The chancellor and his team are looking at every aspect of economic support and more will be said in in the days ahead, about how we provide it'

.Rishi Sunak says that self-employed financial support WILL be made more generous. Details later today from Boris Johnson

🆕 To mark the launch of #ResetRestart - a new Business & IP Centre service helping small businesses transform, future-proof or grow through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond - we’re holding a special online event on 10 Nov. (1/4) Register for your place today ⬇️ 🔗 ow.ly/WbMi50Caap2

Bank Rate maintained at 0.1% despite speculation that it could go negative bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-polic…

More changes to #COVID business support annouced today by Rishi Sunak. If you are want more details join Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) sonali parekh Michael Weedon Katrina Pierce - FSB Lincolnshire to see how this impacts you at a FREE webinar on Tuesday next week. fsb.org.uk/event-calendar…

Delighted to be giving evidence to this select committee on Monday

Join FSB on Tuesday 10 November for a webinar on the support available for small businesses during the second wave of lockdown restrictions in England. Sign up to attend here: fsb.org.uk/event-calendar…

This morning FSB's Policy Director sonali parekh spoke at the House of Lords EU Goods Sub-Committee about the need for transition vouchers to help prepare for the end of the transition period. Visit our #UKTransitionHub for resources to help you prepare: fsb.org.uk/uktransition

DON'T MISS THIS ⬇️ Our webinar tomorrow is your one-stop shop to find out all you need to know about the next wave of financial support. Join Michael Weedon, Martin McTague OBE, sonali parekh + Katrina Pierce - FSB Lincolnshire for this free and open to all session. Book now at fsb.org.uk/event-calendar

Looking forward to speaking at this event tomorrow

Great discussion at The Road to Renewal #ResetRestart launch this morning. We're so proud to be part of #ResetRestart & to support people in #business further Alison Cork MBE What's Your Skirt? DCMS Libraries @NJPartridge Philip Salter sonali parekh Dame Carol Black Caroline Dinenage MP @rolykeating

On emergency loans, sonali parekh says we have heard of some banks who are not offering Bound Back loans or still need to get process up to speed to reflect gov guidance. We have emphasised how vital it is that small firms are able to access this emergency support #FSBOnlineSupport

Our panel's top tip for businesses in this current climate? What's Your Skirt?: Dream big. If your dreams don’t scare you they’re not big enough. @NJPartridge: Focus on your passion. Philip Salter: Build a network. sonali parekh: Believe in yourself and go for it. #ResetRestart

So proud of the amazing team @fsbpolicy in their tireless lobbying for the UK’s small businesses and the self employed. They have got your back!