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Report calls for reforms to help SMEs T
he Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for reforms to ease trade frictions between the UK and EU, warning that complex customs, VAT and regulatory requirements are holding back SME export growth.
In its Ticket to Trade: Unlocking growth by making EU trade easier for SMEs report, the FSB highlights that 46% of UK SMEs have attempted to move goods into or out of the EU in the past year, with 85% of those reporting signifi cant diffi culties.
Customs paperwork was identifi ed as the most common barrier across all EU markets, alongside challenges relating to VAT, certifi cation rules and regulatory compliance.
The report also points to wider Report’s front cover
operational pressures, including costly packaging regulations, administrative burdens and inconsistent rules across Member States, all of which disproportionately affect smaller businesses.
It warns that rising complexity is discouraging trade activity, with many SMEs either reducing EU exports or exiting the market altogether due to administrative costs.
The FSB is urging the UK Government to prioritise digital trade solutions, improved SME guidance and streamlined customs processes, including a long-term push towards simplifi ed cross-border trading frameworks to support small business growth across Europe.
• You can read the report at
www.fsb.org.uk
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ebra Print, has announced a new partnership with Farsley Cricket Club, sponsoring kits for all teams ahead of the 2026/27 season.
Zebra Print sponsors grassroots sports club Nova Chrome brings out new transfer paper product
figure at the club who previously served as chairman.
The sponsorship will support players across every level of the club, from junior development squads through to senior teams, ensuring they take to the field in high-quality, professionally branded kit.
Alongside the kit sponsorship, Zebra Print Group is also sponsoring a new trophy in memory of its founder, David Storr, a much-loved
Members of Farsley Cricket Club
The trophy will be awarded to the player who hits the most sixes throughout the 2026/27 season, celebrating both performance and the spirit of the game.
The new partnership will help the club continue to grow its reach and maintain its strong presence within the region.
Samantha Overton, managing director at Zebra Print Group, said: “This partnership is incredibly special to me on a personal level. I’ve grown up around Farsley Cricket Club – my dad was chairman here and my grandad was an umpire – so it’s always been a big part of my life. “To now be able to support the club through Zebra Print Group feels like a real full-circle moment.”
Miranda Thorpe, treasurer at Farsley Cricket Club, added: “We’re delighted to have Zebra Print Group on board as a sponsor for the upcoming season. “Its support makes a real difference, particularly across our junior teams, and helps ensure the club can continue to provide opportunities for players at every level. We’re incredibly grateful for their backing.”
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ova Chrome UK has introduced NovaSub, a new signature sublimation transfer paper. This product has been designed to combine quality output with cost effi ciency for garment decorators and personalised product manufacturers.
The paper is aimed at both established print businesses and those scaling up their production capabilities. Nova Chrome UK, a
Beer mat made using NovaSub
long-standing supplier within the dye sublimation sector, says the launch refl ects ongoing demand for reliable and versatile print media that supports consistent results in fast-paced production environments. The NovaSub range is designed for use across a variety of substrates including apparel, mugs and promotional products, supporting decorators looking to maintain colour accuracy and effi ciency without increasing production costs. Nova Chrome UK said the product forms part of its continued commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the sublimation market.
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