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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.

Workers planning to get saucy at the Christmas bash

UK workers freely admit to behaving badly at their Christmas bash, calling in sick the morning after and kissing colleagues, a new study reveals.

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Construction subcontractors forced to accept contracts or lose business

Construction subcontractors must accept the terms of contracts with large construction firms or risk of losing business, a new study finds.

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Workers reveal the goodwill gestures that make them happy

UK workers say that they are motivated by goodwill gestures from their colleagues, a new study finds.

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Black Friday deals jump as spending frenzy reaches new peak

UK retailers see 22 per cent increase in spending on Black Friday compared to last year, a new study reveals.

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Service sector less optimistic about their future as profitability falls

Service sector confidence for the next quarter is low as businesses report little growth, a new study reveals.

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UK SME community sees Autumn Statement as modest and medium-term

Mike Cherry, national chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses, gives us his reaction to Chancellor Hammond's Autumn Statement.

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Retail sales growth picked up pace in the year to November

Retail sales volumes grew at the fastest pace for over a year in the 12 months to November, a new study reveals.

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Should you develop native or hybrid apps? That is the question!

Paul Swaddle, Chairman of Pocket App, talks us through the pros and cons of native and hybrid apps.

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Retail sales growth picked up pace in the year to November

Retail sales volumes grew at the fastest pace for over a year in the 12 months to November, a new study reveals.

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Should you develop native or hybrid apps? That is the question!

Paul Swaddle, Chairman of Pocket App, talks us through the pros and cons of native and hybrid apps.

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Marketers prioritise online social media when launching new products

Social media is king when marketers are choosing which platforms to launch new products, according to new research.

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UK SMEs enterprises aren’t letting Brexit slow them down this Christmas

The majority of UK businesses won’t be making adjustments to their business this Christmas shopping season, despite Brexit.

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Black Friday expected to pull £5.8 billion over the four day sales weekend

Bargain hunters to spend a combined 15 per cent more on sales weekend than in 2015, according to new research.

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UK misses out on £45 billion due to youth unemployment record

The UK must boost the employability of young people to improve economic growth, a new study reveals.

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