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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.

SMEs keep cool on Brexit, but scale back growth plans for 2017

AXA Business Insurance’s latest temperature check of small businesses in the wake of the Brexit result reveals a mood of calm prevails.

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Over 500 brands adopt reviews to earn their stars in time for Christmas

Small businesses seek quality star reviews on Google ahead of the Christmas online shopping boom.

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Keeping up with digital trends requires expert execution

Nearly half of SMEs are currently suffering the effects of the digital skills gap and are not keeping up with digital trends, a study finds.

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Do you know how much your company spends on energy?

Despite a fifth of UK firms spending £250,000 each year on energy, a new report shows that almost half of senior business managers admit to having 'no idea at all' of what their company spends on energy.

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Employees see mobile working as more important than a company car

Two thirds of UK office workers say mobile working is more important than a company car, and half now carry most of what they need to do their job in their bag, according to a study.

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Three in four Brits snub retailers with slow customer engagement

British consumers will use a different retailer if they don’t receive a timely response from customer service, a new study shows.

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Business mortgage enquiries boom in more promising news for high street

Business mortgage enquiries in October more than doubled (132 per cent) on the same period last year, research finds.

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Most SMEs are unprepared for further Brexit turbulence

In spite of the uncertainties and turbulence triggered by the UK's vote to leave the European Union, most SMEs are unprepared, a new study finds.

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Business mortgage enquiries boom in more promising news for high street

Business mortgage enquiries in October more than doubled (132 per cent) on the same period last year, research finds.

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Most SMEs are unprepared for further Brexit turbulence

In spite of the uncertainties and turbulence triggered by the UK's vote to leave the European Union, most SMEs are unprepared, a new study finds.

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Brighton is officially the best place to start a business

The best place for your fledgling business is the popular seaside resort of Brighton, according to a new study.

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SME owners voice concerns post-Brexit

At this point, employees may need your reassurance that their jobs are safe and the future of the business is bright.

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Would you travel 36 miles to visit your favourite shop?

Promising news for brick and mortar retail: Brits have revealed they would make a round trip of 36 miles to visit their favourite shop.

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United Kingdom comes fifth in global entrepreneurship index

The UK is placed fifth overall in the global entrepreneurship index ahead of other prominent leading markets such as the United States and much of the EU.

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