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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.

Opportunity for early stage start-ups to jump start their business

Marking Capgemini’s 50th Anniversary, this year’s Innovators Race will offer 5 winning start-ups $50,000, extensive networking opportunities and participation in international tech events.

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How to keep your customers happy this Blue Monday

More than half of consumers find long wait times to be their biggest frustration from businesses over Blue Monday.

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Expected rates of lending for SMEs to increase as confidence grows

Lending to SMEs dropped by £2 billion in one year and £4 billion since 2013 as early indicators demonstrate an uptick in lending to SMEs in 2017.

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Britain’s sedentary workers cost the UK economy billions

British adults have strolled into 2017 either overweight or obese; despite around 35 per cent making a new year’s resolution to lose weight in 2016.

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UK, French and German companies spend millions on Airbnb

Increasing trend to house travelling staff in alternative accommodation see’s close to $10 million spent in past eight quarters.

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UK SMEs urged to settle for more from their bank in 2017

UK SMEs could be earning £473 million more in interest as one in three business deposit accounts pays 0.1 per cent interest or less.

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Supermarket fragility comes at a high price to the supply chain

Research shows that the UK food retail sector is on the mend, with falling levels of financial distress despite increased stress in supply chains.

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Businesses struggle to deal with staff bereavement

Nearly half of HR departments admit they do not have agreed policies in place to deal with the death of an employee.

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Supermarket fragility comes at a high price to the supply chain

Research shows that the UK food retail sector is on the mend, with falling levels of financial distress despite increased stress in supply chains.

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Businesses struggle to deal with staff bereavement

Nearly half of HR departments admit they do not have agreed policies in place to deal with the death of an employee.

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The top UK cities to find a job in 2017 are revealed

Finding a job can be hard for many people in the UK, especially after the Brexit vote. Here, the best cities to find a job have been revealed.

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UK business optimism for the future highest in 15 months

Business optimism is at its highest in over 15 months, with BDO’s Optimism Index jumping over four points.

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Skills gap wider in London than the rest of the country

More than four in ten of Britain’s SME owners have had difficulties recruiting the right people for their business.

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UK SMEs report lack of confidence about 2017 prospects

UK SMEs report that they don't feel positive about their prospects in 2017 after an uncertain and difficult year for the market.

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?

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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