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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.

Midlands engine roars ahead in start-up surge

Birmingham tops list of UK’s ten most entrepreneurial hubs outside London, research reveals.

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Cyber security readiness study finds widespread shortcomings

International study of 3,000 businesses shows widespread variations in cyber security readiness.

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Admin is killing UK business: A quarter of managers struggle daily

UK bosses report that administration tasks pose a significant drain on their time that could be better spent elsewhere, study reveals.

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Manufacturing optimism reaches 20-month high

Optimism in the UK manufacturing industry reaches a 20-month high, but rising inflation remains a concern for wider UK economy.

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London mayor backs new initiative to improve diversity in business

Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, is backing a new initiative by Pride in London and OUTstanding to improve diversity in business.

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Accountants call for clarity over National Insurance Contributions scrap

Accountancy firm Bishop Fleming fears that scrapping National Insurance Contributions could negatively affect the self employed.

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Business champion calls for a million more older people in work by 2022

Andy Briggs of Aviva sets out Business Champion vision to increase employment rate for 50-69 year olds.

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Entrepreneurs’ Forum backs George Osborne’s ‘brain drain’ challenge

Entrepreneurs Forum calls for greater North East influence in Northern Powerhouse Partnership.

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Business champion calls for a million more older people in work by 2022

Andy Briggs of Aviva sets out Business Champion vision to increase employment rate for 50-69 year olds.

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Entrepreneurs’ Forum backs George Osborne’s ‘brain drain’ challenge

Entrepreneurs Forum calls for greater North East influence in Northern Powerhouse Partnership.

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British employees give the most ridiculous excuses for calling in sick

Ahead of National Sicky Day, UK bosses reveal the most ludicrous reasons given by employees when calling in sick.

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Poor hiring decisions generate losses of up to £15,000

New research from CV-Library reveals the real cost of bad recruitment for small businesses.

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Financial fears and budget holidays shake up UK travel market in 2017

A new survey uncovers a new picture for travel operators in the UK market in 2017, as financial stress impacts on travellers.

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EMEA businesses set to face significant talent drought in 2017

Skills shortages and changing priorities amongst top candidates present new test for EMEA businesses, survey reveals.

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