We've just been reading an exciting publication online stating that the government are planning on investing £415 million (!) to help small businesses. Through offering a tax break to businesses (meeting a set criteria), it is suggested that over 300,000 small businesses will benefit.
The investment doesn't seem to favour any region. Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham and Sheffield are all eligible under the programme.
You can read more at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/over-400-million-boost-for-business-and-local-economies