Small businesses2 days agoScrapping free car parks could 'frighten away shoppers'Businesses are worried potential changes to parking charges could reduce footfall.2 days agoSomerset9 Feb 2025Parking charge freeze 'prioritises shoppers'A council has chosen not to increase its parking charge to make "popping into town" affordable.9 Feb 2025Gloucestershire9 Feb 2025Sunday trading extension an 'excuse for bigger shops'Larger shops in towns designated as holiday resorts can open earlier on Sundays.9 Feb 2025Northern Ireland2 Feb 2025'I transform football shirts into puffer jackets'Julie Herman, who is married to footballer Funso Ojo, began a business using her fashion design skills.2 Feb 2025Shropshire31 Jan 2025Closing bookshop owner says town is 'dumbing down'Paul Hamer blames high rents for his shop closing but says there is a "fundamental change" happening.31 Jan 2025Lancashire18 Jan 2025Watch: 'I'm the greatest patty man in the world'Meet the couple who make Jamaican patties in Brixton with a variety of different flavours.18 Jan 2025London16 Jan 2025Small businesses stay open despite losing waterSmall businesses on Conwy High Street say they will try to stay open despite the burst water pipe.16 Jan 2025Wales7 Jan 2025Businesses cut off after car crash closes bridgeVehicles must now navigate a four-mile bypass to enter the town, which has left footfall dwindling.7 Jan 2025Gloucestershire2 Jan 2025'Shutting up shop feels like a bereavement'Mum-of-three Danielle Cooper says high costs and mounting debt forced her to quit the high street.2 Jan 2025North Yorkshire