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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.

Business rates hike will ‘potentially finish small businesses’

Small business owners have spoken out about the shake-up in business rates that threatens to hit the smallest companies the hardest.

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£400m fund launches for northern SMEs

The British Business Bank launches a £400 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, aiming to boost business growth in the North of England and provide SMEs with access to finance.

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Commonwealth consumers want more UK goods and services

Almost three quarters of businesses feel they have more shared cultural values with the UK than with any other countries in Europe.

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Despite Brexit, the UK is the best country to start a business

There is a greater optimism from the UK population toward UK economic outlook than European economic outlook, a new study reveals.

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Consumers letting hackers sneak into their homes through smart devices

As UK consumers embrace smart devices, they expose themselves and their close ones to a new generation of cyber threats.

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CFOs focus on profitability and growth in 2017

Four in ten CFOs and financial directors aim to improve financial performance and grow margins in 2017.

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Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Businesses need to look after the mental health of their employees as well as the physical aspects of their health.

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Small business finance conditions continue to improve

Overall volume of lending to smaller firms is up, with peer to peer business lending and asset finance higher than previous years.

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Employees with physical conditions also require mental health support

Businesses need to look after the mental health of their employees as well as the physical aspects of their health.

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Small business finance conditions continue to improve

Overall volume of lending to smaller firms is up, with peer to peer business lending and asset finance higher than previous years.

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Millennial employees value experiences over financial rewards

New research reveals that millennial workers would rather receive experiential rewards for hard work over financial gifts.

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The forgotten generation: Marginalised older workers feel less appreciated

New survey of office workers reveals deep divides in today’s multi-generational workplaces.

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Britain set to lose its iconic small shops

AXA reveals that British small shops and businesses barely scrape minimum wage and have little or no plans to hire or grow in 2017.

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High-flying workers lead the charge into self-employment

Rise in self-employment is led by tax advantages for workers in high-paying ‘privileged’ sectors rather than the gig economy.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade