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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.

Have managers lost the ability to listen to bad news?

A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School suggests managers don't listen to bad news which leads to poor decisions.

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Businesses fear post-Brexit era – planning for a new future

Two thirds of businesses say Brexit vote has negatively impacted their growth potential and will be financially damaging to their organisation.

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Britain is on track for a million agency workers by 2020

The number of UK agency workers is set to reach one million by 2020, despite persistent unfair pay, a new study reveals.

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New luxury brands in London prove capital’s International appeal

A new wave of international brands to the high streets of London proves that the capital is still a magnet for luxury brands, a new study reveals.

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Britain on track to become a scale up nation despite Brexit

Four out of five scale up leaders expect their growth to continue despite the uncertainties created by Brexit, a new study reveals.

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Alibaba and CNBC join forces to launch Pop Up Start Up

CNBC, Alibaba.com and Hub are teaming up to create a brand new business entertainment show, Pop Up Start Up which debuts on December 16th.

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British workers argue with colleagues over the Christmas shift

More than half of British workers don't get a choice about working over Christmas period, resulting in workplace arguments, a new study reveals.

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Time to shake up the digital high-street, calls 123 Reg

3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.

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British workers argue with colleagues over the Christmas shift

More than half of British workers don't get a choice about working over Christmas period, resulting in workplace arguments, a new study reveals.

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Time to shake up the digital high-street, calls 123 Reg

3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.

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Confidence rebounds as landlords move to limit impact of taxes changes

Landlord confidence bounces back from record low in 2016 as they take action to soften the blow of the upcoming tax changes.

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Christmas crafters: Traders enjoy festive profits all year round

Businesses who produce Christmas crafts sell all year round rather than limiting festive sales to the few months prior to December.

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Time running out to solve national productivity puzzle, warns ACCA

Urgent action is required to boost national productivity as the economy reacts and adjusts to Brexit, according to ACCA.

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Employees lose two working days a year to late meetings

Employees are losing approximately 19 hours each year due to meetings which don’t start on time, a new study finds.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

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.

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?