Small businesses7 hrs agoBusinesses asked to let non-customers use toiletsCafe owners divided on issue, with some saying their maintenance costs would rise with no reward.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoBusinesses eye Spring Statement for aids to growthHampshire business leaders say what they'd like to see in the Chancellor Rachel Reeves's address.8 hrs ago7 days agoBookshop owners astonished by £5k repair donationsA community has given the shop £5,000 after "relentless rain" damaged its roof.7 days ago20 Feb 2026'Ghost town' fears as traders shut their doors Business owners say the last year has been so quiet they have been forced to close their doors.20 Feb 202620 Feb 2026Council's U-turn on 'extortionate' parking chargesParking charges are revised in a town centre car park after businesses complained about the increase.20 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Traders' fears over roadworks and parking fee riseWork on a regeneration scheme in Brighouse is under way, while parking fees will rise this weekend.13 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Parking charge is unsustainable, says shop ownerOne business owner describes the cost of the new parking permits as "disgusting".11 Feb 20261 Feb 2026'I'd have to charge £15 for coffee and cake just to break even'Cafés say they need more government support to deal with rising costs and falling footfall.1 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Buckie ice cream maker's bitter taste of the energy marketA phone call from an energy broker on his first day in business led to Richard Simpson paying over the odds.30 Jan 2026...
