Millions of entrepreneurs could have their retirement plans shattered by Government proposals to cap pension contributions in the year they retire

The figures say they really should have died, but emergency schemes have given firms the chance to survive… and even thrive

Confidence among small firms has improved slightly, despite worsening access to finance and rising worries about late payment

With lending from the High Street banks still a struggle for many business owners to access, it is little wonder that firms are looking to alternative options

Cutbacks in public sector spending could trigger a surge in the number of businesses going under