{"id":40461,"date":"2025-08-01T16:06:59","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T16:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/?post_type=knowledge&#038;p=40461"},"modified":"2025-08-07T09:32:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T09:32:34","slug":"plan-for-small-business","status":"publish","type":"knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-news\/plan-for-small-business\/","title":{"rendered":"The government\u2019s Plan for Small Business\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The toughest late payment laws in the G7, less red tape for hospitality businesses, and a \u00a34 billion support package \u2013 the government has published its Plan for Small Business.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s being called \u2018the most significant legislative reforms in 25 years\u2019 for small businesses. But how will the changes work for you? And when will they come into effect?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-30c80bf8 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:35px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--90)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-plan-for-small-business-at-a-glance-nbsp\">The Plan for Small Business: at a glance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>revitalising the high street \u2013<\/strong> the government plans to make it easier for empty shops to be filled by small businesses. As well as reducing red tape for businesses looking to extend their opening hours or add an outdoor seating area. They\u2019re also committing to transforming business rates permanently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>tackling late payments \u2013 <\/strong>new legislation will give the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) stronger powers, including the ability to fine large firms for not meeting payment terms. Payment terms will be set at a maximum of 60 days, with plans to reduce this to 45 days in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>more financial support \u2013<\/strong> small businesses will receive a \u00a34 billion financial boost, including 69,000 new Start-up Loans and a stronger British Business Bank to support business growth and investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-small-business-commissioner-to-tackle-late-payment\">Small Business Commissioner to tackle late payment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/time-to-pay-up-toughest-crackdown-on-late-payments-in-a-generation-unveiled-in-plan-to-back-small-businesses\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">According to the government<\/a>, 38 businesses close each day due to late payment. That\u2019s why reducing late payment is a core aim of their <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/688b1f6f1affbf4bedb7b11d\/our-plan-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Plan for Small Business<\/a>, potentially unlocking \u00a311 billion for small businesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">News laws will allow the Small Business Commissioner, Emma Jones CBE, to fine firms that pay their suppliers late. The SBC will be given powers to enforce better payment habits from big businesses, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">being able to carry out spot checks on business\u2019s repayment habits&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">enforce a \u201830-day invoice verification period\u2019 where businesses must raise any dispute on an invoice within 30 days of receiving it&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">introduce a maximum payment term of 60 days, lowering to 45 days in the future, for business to pay their suppliers&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019ll also be audit committees who\u2019ll be legally required to evaluate the payment practices of large firms \u2013 with mandatory interest charges being levied at businesses that pay late.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commented on the plan&#8217;s impact: \u201cToo many hardworking people are being forced to spend precious hours chasing payments instead of doing what they do best \u2013 growing their businesses. It\u2019s unfair, it\u2019s exhausting, and it\u2019s holding Britain back. So, our message is clear: it\u2019s time to pay up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-financial-support-for-small-businesses-nbsp\">More financial support for small businesses&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there\u2019s recognition from the government that small businesses need support beyond late payments. That\u2019s why a \u00a34 billion package will soon be launched, with \u00a31 billion being set aside for Start-Up loans.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019ll also be a \u00a33 billion increase to the British Business Bank&#8217;s ENABLE programme, taking the overall funding to \u00a35 million. The ENABLE programme will enable the government to encourage lenders to loan to small businesses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lenders are given a government-backed guarantee on a portion of the loans to reduce some of the risk of not being repaid. This also means they can offer better loan terms with lower interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the investment in Start-Up loans is set to provide 69,000 new loans to aspiring entrepreneurs, with an expected increase in the average loan size from \u00a312,000 to \u00a315,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These loans are government-backed, unsecured personal loans with a fixed interest rate of six per cent per annum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reducing-red-tape-for-high-street-businesses-nbsp\">Reducing red tape for high street businesses&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hospitality, and more broadly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/retail\/uk-high-streets-at-risk-of-dying-out\/\" data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"39865\">the high street<\/a>, have been affected by the recent economic climate. Consumer behaviour has changed significantly and the tax burden has increased \u2013 leaving many high street businesses struggling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government has announced more plans for revitalising the high street, which builds on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/high-street-rental-auctions-non-statutory-guidance\/high-street-rental-auctions-non-statutory-guidance\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">High Street Rental Auction scheme<\/a>. The aim is to reduce the admin for high street businesses and fast track approvals for extended opening hours and al fresco dining.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there\u2019s a whole host of changes on the way:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">transforming business rates by 2029, permanently introducing lower business rates multipliers for high street retail, hospitality, and leisure properties with rateable values below \u00a3500,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">communities funding for up to 350 places around the UK, with the aim of helping businesses drive forward changes in their neighbourhoods&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">banning \u2018upward only rent review clauses\u2019 in commercial leases, to make running a business fairer and more affordable&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">continuing the High Street Rental Auctions to turn empty properties and unused space into businesses. Plus a new community \u2018Right to Buy\u2019 scheme that means communities can buy important buildings and spaces to be publicly owned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">making high streets safer with 13,000 more police officers to provide visible community policing to stop crimes like shoplifting or vandalism&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">a Safer Streets initiative will work with industry and small business representatives to tackle the problem of tool theft&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-useful-guides-for-small-business-owners\">More useful guides for small business owners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1514\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/self-employed-tax-changes\/\">Small business tax changes: new thresholds, rates, and allowances<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"40002\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/hmrc-transformation-roadmap\/\">HMRC transformation roadmap<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"26154\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/cash-flow\/government-crackdown-on-late-payments\/\">Fair Payment Code \u2013 is it helping small businesses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a data-type=\"knowledge\" data-id=\"1262\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplybusiness.co.uk\/knowledge\/business-tax\/best-small-business-accounting-software-uk\/\">The 8 best self-employed accounting software for 2025<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"nba-upsell-001\" class=\"wp-block-group has-azure-200-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-94e519ba wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready to set up your cover?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">As one of the UK&#8217;s biggest <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"5152\">business insurance<\/a> providers, we specialise in <a href=\"\/business-insurance\/public-liability-insurance\/\">public liability insurance<\/a> and protect more trades than anybody else. 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