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Edition of 16/09/2026 · 3 stories from 2 sources

Small businesses spend 22 days a year handling cash, but won’t give it upStartups.co.uk · 16/09/2026Stock photo: www.Pixel.la Free Stock Photos · CC0

Economy & industry 2

Output, prices, sector figures.

8 money-saving tips for small businesses you may not have triedStartups.co.uk · 16/09/2026Stock photo: FirmBee · CC0
Inflation Rise Deepens Firms’ Price FearsBritish Chambers of Commerce · 16/09/2026officialStock photo: Avij · Public domain

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