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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.

Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers

In the run up to London fashion week, Make It British is working hard to connect designers with UK manufacturers.

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Long-termism needed in talent management as well as business strategies

Companies with long term views when recruiting talent consistently outperform their peers, new research reveals.

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UK working parents spend two hours a day with the kids this half-term

New research reveals UK working parents were able to spend an average of just 2 hours a day with their children this half term.

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Email marketing reaching record highs in click-through rates

Latest research on the performance of email marketing shows continuing levels of audience engagement going into 2017.

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Half of the Fortune 500 will not exist in ten years, say c-suite executives

New research reveals that two thirds of c-suite executives believe that 40 per cent of the Fortune 500 will not exist in 10 years.

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Entrepreneur nation – Four million Brits to become self-employed

One in seven British workers aim to become self-employed at some point in the future, according to new research.

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Innocent small businesses may suffer from crackdown on VAT abuse

New government scheme to crackdown on VAT abuse could backfire on compliant small businesses.

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ILM calls for employers to capitalise on next-generation apprenticeships

ILM reveals that half of the UK’s HR professionals are unaware of the new apprenticeships standards which will enable businesses to address the critical skills gap.

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Innocent small businesses may suffer from crackdown on VAT abuse

New government scheme to crackdown on VAT abuse could backfire on compliant small businesses.

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ILM calls for employers to capitalise on next-generation apprenticeships

ILM reveals that half of the UK’s HR professionals are unaware of the new apprenticeships standards which will enable businesses to address the critical skills gap.

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Tech sector shakes off Brexit blues

The UK tech sector is confident about prospects in 2017 despite Brexit, Trump and fluctuating economic headwinds.

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Dislocated businesses: Employees remain dissatisfied in their jobs

Just 10 per cent of UK employees feel completely satisfied in their job, while a tiny 16 per cent feel their boss is an inspiration, a new report reveals.

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Millions of SMEs in Brexit trade limbo

Small businesses are relying on international income, but uncertainty around Brexit is leaving them in a trade limbo.

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Small business owners rely on personal finances over loans

SME decision makers' personal finances are more greatly affected by their business than those in larger companies.

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