New online directory helps people across the UK discover, compare and connect with businesses in their town — and gives small firms a free way to be found
London, UK -Â September 14, 2026 -Â UK Local Guide (uklocalguide.com), a new nationwide business directory, has launched with a simple aim: to make it easy for people anywhere in Britain to find trusted local businesses, and to give those businesses an affordable way to reach customers on their doorstep.
From tradespeople and independent shops to salons, restaurants, garages and professional services, UK Local Guide brings businesses from every corner of the UK together in one searchable place. Visitors can search by keyword and location, browse by category, or explore what's on offer in their own town — with listings organised by county and area so the right business is only a click away.
"Local businesses are the backbone of every high street in the country, but too many of them are hard to find online unless you already know their name," said the UK spokesman for the UK Local Guide. "We built UK Local Guide to fix that — a single, straightforward directory where a plumber in Leeds or a florist in Bristol can be discovered by the people right around them, without needing a big marketing budget."
Free to list, easy to be found
Any UK business can claim a listing on UK Local Guide free of charge, making it a genuinely low-barrier way for smaller firms to establish an online presence. Businesses that want to stand out can upgrade to premium listing packages that add features such as verified status, enhanced profiles, a website link and priority placement within their category and area.
And for businesses that want a full online home of their own, UK Local Guide can help them get set up with UK web hosting (myfastwebhosting.com) — so a directory listing can be the first step towards a complete web presence.
For the people using it, the platform is designed to be fast and useful: clear categories, location-based browsing, and profiles that make it simple to see what a business does and how to get in touch.
Built for every town in Britain
Rather than focusing on a handful of major cities, UK Local Guide is designed to cover businesses right across the country — including the smaller towns and communities that national platforms often overlook. As more businesses join, the directory becomes a richer picture of local commerce nationwide.
UK Local Guide is available now at uklocalguide.com. Businesses can add or claim their listing directly on the site.
About UK Local Guide
UK Local Guide is an online business directory showcasing businesses across the United Kingdom, helping customers discover local services and helping businesses of every size get found online. For more information, visit uklocalguide.com.
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