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Apply for a Start-up visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, switch to this visa, bring your family.
You can no longer apply for a Start-up visa. If you want to set up a…
Your partner and children can also apply to join you or stay in the UK as…
Loans and mentoring for people looking to start or grow a business in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
You can start to raise funds for your charity once you have your governing document and trustees in place.
What you need to do to start a business: choose a legal structure, see if you need licences and insurance, learn about reliefs and benefits
Science and technology start-ups in regions across the UK broke global trends to grow private sector investment in 2023, according to new research.
A free-to-access one-week online programme to help you start a business or become self-employed in England.
Secretary of State Michelle Donelan delivered a speech at Plexal on her top priorities for the year ahead.
Report by Lord Young, Enterprise Advisor to the Prime Minister on the UK enterprise environment and support available to small businesses.
ChipStart is a two-year pilot programme backed by the government providing start-ups with the technical and commercial help they need to help bring new products to market.
Statistics from DWP relating to take-up of the In Work Credit (IWC), a financial incentive available to lone parents moving into work.
Seven organisations to receive funding for programmes supporting tech and digital businesses.
A new campaign aimed at driving up investment opportunities in scale-ups was launched by the Technology Secretary today.
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
Includes self-employment and starting a business
Call to run a project enhancing the competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises in the Heart of the South West.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Find out about tax reliefs and allowances available from HMRC if you run a business, employ people or are self-employed.
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
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