UK currently losing a pub a day, 300 shuttered in first 9 months of '26 new data shows. We will never get these back, we are waving farewell to a big part of our cultural heritage. We need to call time on this, starting in the Budget!

Fascinating day ahead in #Manchester

Heading into #Manchester shortly for a prompt payment policy event with Small Biz Commisioner Emma Jones and Number 10 North, on connecting SMEs to the growth agenda and tackling late payments - two massive priorities for our members. #LatePayments

I for one won't be shedding any tears over #Avanti. I just hope the government address the eye-watering prices which are the only things guaranteed with these shoddy services.

The employment tribunal backlog reached an all-time high this week, unresolved single claims topped 70,000, pushing newly scheduled hearings into 2029. Statistics from Apr to Jun show a 9% surge in open single cases. Wonder why? #ERA

⛽Oil prices have fallen to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war. I was paying £126.9 for U/L in late Feb - so a way to go yet - but good to see none the less👇

📢Looking forward to being at @TamesideMnsBiz event this Thursday, both on our trade stand and on the stage for a panel session to talk about #procurement with @STARProcurement and others. Tickets are free 👇eventbrite.co.uk/e/tameside-…

Chancellor considering a freeze on rents within the private sector for a limited period as higher prices caused by the Iran war continue to put household budgets under significant pressure. Who would want to be a landlord right now? #Landlords thisismoney.co.uk/money/buyt…

High street retailers are on the brink. Why do our decision makers in high office keep pulling all the wrong policy leavers?😒

📢 Small business owners! If you're sales & marketing efforts need a pit-stop...👇 central-Manchester, May 15! #AI events.fsb.org.uk/en/8d2bI2X…

Great news that #Adlington new town housing estate in #Cheshire has been kicked in to touch. #Stockport, #Poynton, #Woodford #Macclesfield collective sighs of relief all around.

I knew it wouldn't be long before we got the 'top driving tips' to save on rocketing fuel costs: the AA has said (seriously) drivers should drive less; while the RAC advices its members to avoid harsh accelerating & braking. Crisis avoided. 😔 🤡

March is a busy month for trade shows in GM, not least the #BuryMeansBusiness annual shebang! We're exhibiting this year! 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/bury-mean… @burymeansbiz

The Spring Statement, which sums up you best? 1) A must watch 2) Nothing to see here 3) Irrelevent after the weekend's black swan event

Fascinating development today with ministers considering slowing down plans to pay adults of all ages the same minimum wage, with the policy being blamed for spiralling unemployment in 18-24 year olds. It goes deeper than that, but it would be a start. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y6…

Cheap/no town centre car parking = great footfall/all is good. Expensive parking = the polar opposite. This is just not fair or right in the current economic climate @StockportMBC #Stockport news.google.com/read/CBMiWkF… @BBCRadioManc

Congrats to all involved in the #Rochdale in Bloom project, the town making the shortlist for the 2026 finals. A huge community effort to make the town a nicer place to visit - and which means a lot to so many high street businesses there👏🏻 @RochdaleCouncil

Might we at last be getting some meaningful news on east-west rail connectivity improvements with a revived Norther Powerhouse Rail plan at some point this week? High speed between #Liverpool to #Manchester via Ringway - yes please CX!! @FSBMerseyside