Policy

The FPB's policy work is based on the key fact that of the 4.7 million businesses in the UK, 99% are small and medium-sized enterprises employing 44% of the private sector's working population. Given the right conditions, these firms will thrive and grow, greatly benefiting the UK's economy and everyone who lives and works here.

In this section you can read about the FPB's stance on various issues affecting small businesses.
Access to finance

Access to finance

The FPB leads the way in lobbying for improved access to finance for small businesses. 
 
We were the first business group to highlight problems with the Government's Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme and our Economic Downturn Panel plays a key role in gathering vital evidence to present to the Business and Enterprise Select Committee.
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Business rates deferral

Business rates deferral

Members signed a petition against the 5% increase in business rates which came into force on 1 April.
 
Thanks to pressure from the FPB and others, the Chancellor announced a partial u-turn at the final hour and the increase will now be phased in over a three year period.
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