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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.

UK workers say the office whip round drives them mad

UK workers say they dislike the office whip round and would like to see them reduced in frequency, a new study reveals.

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Consumers demand clarity and education on personal data usage

The UK calls for more education on data sharing after recent high-profile data breaches brought data security into public consciousness.

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UK SMEs still undecided about Chancellor Philip Hammond

Chancellor Philip Hammond needs to dramatically build his profile with UK SMEs in order to restore trust.

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A graduate ‘must have’: The work experience problem

Most graduate recruiters consider work experience one of the most important factors on a graduate CV, according to new research.

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Pre-Autumn Statement: the longest tax freeze in history must be cut

The UK economy could benefit from a 3p cut in petrol fuel prices and a longer tax freeze from the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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Employers don’t see coughs and colds as acceptable excuses for absence

Small business bosses are dubious that coughs and colds warrant time off, research finds.

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Number of women in construction could be lower than expected

The number of females in professional construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, a new study reveals.

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Poor direct debit practice is leading to loss of customer trust

New research finds the trend towards companies putting customers on direct debits for regular payments is leading to a loss of consumer trust.

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Number of women in construction could be lower than expected

The number of females in professional construction roles is less than many analysts predicted, a new study reveals.

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Poor direct debit practice is leading to loss of customer trust

New research finds the trend towards companies putting customers on direct debits for regular payments is leading to a loss of consumer trust.

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14 million Brits set to spend £1.96 billion during Cyber Weekend

Black Friday kicks off a four-day sales weekend for 14 million shoppers in Britain - with UK sales accounting for 60 per cent of total Black Friday expenditure across Europe.

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UK SMEs back soft Brexit if Article 50 is triggered

UK SMEs back soft Brexit, as less than a third are confident that government can protect their business from impact of Article 50.

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Quarter of British businesses have no protection against a potential cyber attack

British businesses that don't consider online security are leaving themselves open to a potential cyber attack, a new study reveals.

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Letting voicemail answer your calls could be costing your business

Relying on voicemail is having a huge detrimental effect on the bottom line of Britain’s smallest businesses, new research suggests.

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