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From Brexit to Burnham: Flagstone’s Business Barometer asks what SMEs need next
26 Aug 2026
From Brexit to Burnham: Flagstone’s Business Barometer asks what SMEs need next
Prime Minister Andy Burnham spent much of the summer travelling around the UK in 'listening mode', hearing directly from businesses as his new government shapes its plans for the economy.
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How to grow and protect your business's foreign currency
14 Aug 2026
How to grow and protect your business's foreign currency
More UK businesses are operating internationally than ever. So, how can you earn higher interest on your foreign currency and protect it – not just hold it?
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How businesses use laddering to earn more from their savings
21 Jul 2026
How businesses use laddering to earn more from their savings
Two in three UK SMEs now ladder their cash reserves. Find out how the strategy works – and what it could earn your business.
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 R&D tax relief: how it works and who can benefit
26 Jun 2026
R&D tax relief: how it works and who can benefit
R&D tax relief could let qualifying businesses reduce their tax bill or claim a cash payment. Understanding how it works could help you protect and grow that extra cash.
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The Business Relief knowledge gap: are SME leaders missing out?
25 Jun 2026
The Business Relief knowledge gap: are SME leaders missing out?
New Inheritance Tax rules could affect how you pass on your business. But our research reveals only 14% of SME leaders know if their business qualifies.
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The three-tier cash framework every business should use
11 Jun 2026
The three-tier cash framework every business should use
Cash strategy doesn't have to be complex. Discover how segmenting funds into operating, buffer, and strategic reserves can help your business protect liquidity and improve returns.
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