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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.

Pubs can stay open until 5am for England vs Mexico match

The government changes its mind and allows pubs in England and Wales to stay open until 5am for the England-Mexico football match

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What the next Labour leader could mean for small businesses

Prime minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation. We outline what the next potential Labour leader wants for small businesses

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Canva launches £4,000 small business grant challenge

Canva is running a pitching competition with a £4,000 grant for the top five small businesses. Find out how to enter here

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Small firms have to report profit and loss from 2028

Small and micro businesses will need to file profit and loss (along with other accountancy changes). Here's what you need to know

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Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill – here’s what you need to know

The Small Business Protections (Late Payments) Bill is confirmed, including a cap on payment terms for large firms paying smaller firms

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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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Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap

Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner

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£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people

The government said that it will give employers a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for taking on 18-24-year-olds who are out of work for six months

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Late payment rules to include mandatory interest and 60-day cap

Late payment rules include a payment term cap, mandatory interest payments and new powers for the Small Business Commissioner

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£3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for businesses hiring young people

The government said that it will give employers a £3,000 Youth Jobs Grant for taking on 18-24-year-olds who are out of work for six months

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Spring Forecast 2026 – what small businesses should expect

The Spring Forecast 2026 is coming up on March 3. What can we expect to see that'll affect small business owners?

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Pubs to get 15% discount on business rates

Pubs and music venues will have a 15 per cent discount on their business rates from April 2026, followed by a two-year real-terms freeze

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Autumn Budget 2025 and how it affects small businesses

Here is a round-up of the key announcements for small businesses from the Autumn Budget 2025

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Autumn Budget 2025 predictions – what’s in it for small business owners?

As Autumn Budget 2025 comes ever closer, we take a look at the latest predictions and how they could affect small businesses

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The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

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