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The news section on Small Business UK allows you to keep up to date with the latest news, economic trends and regulatory developments affecting new and established UK small businesses.

British Business Awards 2024 – who won?

Entrepreneur Oli Barrett hosted the British Business Awards 2024, held at Picturehouse Central in London. Read on to discover who won

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Exclusive: What does Kemi Badenoch want for small businesses?

Now that she's been voted the leader of the Conservatives, we ask Kemi Badenoch what she would do for small businesses

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Autumn Budget 2024 – key announcements for small businesses

Here is our coverage of the Autumn Budget 2024 and what the Chancellor's announcements mean for small business owners

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The Chancellor’s business tax changes explained

Here are the stand-out business tax points from 2024 Autumn Budget that you’ll need to know as a small business

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Autumn Budget 2024 – what’s in it for small businesses?

Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024, we take a look at the announcements that Chancellor Rachel Reeves might make that affect small businesses

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UK Small Business Events and Exhibitions Calendar

A diary of upcoming events of interest for UK SMEs and small business owners. We have listed out each event or exhibition, telling you what each one is about and also where and when all the events are.

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How your rural business can get a £4,500 boost for better broadband

The UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme aims to support small businesses in rural areas. Here's how to get your broadband voucher

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British Business Awards 2024 – final shortlist revealed!

The finalists for the British Business Awards 2024 are here. We reveal who's made the shortlist across 15 categories - including Small Business of the Year

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How your rural business can get a £4,500 boost for better broadband

The UK Gigabit Voucher Scheme aims to support small businesses in rural areas. Here's how to get your broadband voucher

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British Business Awards 2024 – final shortlist revealed!

The finalists for the British Business Awards 2024 are here. We reveal who's made the shortlist across 15 categories - including Small Business of the Year

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What could the General Election 2024 mean for small businesses?

The UK General Election is happening on July 4, 2024. What do small business owners and professionals want to see from the next government?

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Employees to be given flexible working rights from first day

The new legislation gives employees the right to ask for flexible working from day one and shortens the employer's response time

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List of small business associations and networking groups

Business associations and networks offer SME owners and entrepreneurs useful resources to help them grow their companies.

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Spring Budget 2024 – what’s in it for small businesses?

Here are the Chancellor's Spring Budget 2024 announcements that affect small businesses, including a rise in the VAT threshold and another NI cut for the self-employed

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