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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 small businesses plan to reduce costs in 2017

Brexit has sparked the urge for companies to cut back, with rising costs, uncertainty and financial concerns troubling small businesses.

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UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension

More than half of UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension, a new study reveals.

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UK workers secretly dread their work Christmas party

UK workers will do anything, including lying, to avoid attending their work Christmas party, a new study reveals.

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UK employers failing to support workforce in financial wellness

Employers are disconnected with staff demands for financial wellness schemes, a new study reveals.

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Why young SME owners are easy targets for fraud attacks

SME owners under the age of 25 are more likely to be targeted by invoice or CEO fraudsters, a new study reveals.

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British consumers spend £21.7 billion on impulse purchases each year

More than half of consumers admit to making impulse purchases they didn't plan on making, every time they go shopping, a new study reveals.

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Laissez faire: British workers less likely to fake illness than the French

British workers are much less likely to fake an illness to avoid work than their French or German counterparts, a new study finds.

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Apprentices more likely to suffer workplace injury than full time employees

Apprentices are more likely to have an injury at work than the average full time worker, a new study reveals.

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Laissez faire: British workers less likely to fake illness than the French

British workers are much less likely to fake an illness to avoid work than their French or German counterparts, a new study finds.

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Apprentices more likely to suffer workplace injury than full time employees

Apprentices are more likely to have an injury at work than the average full time worker, a new study reveals.

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How effective is CCTV security for protecting businesses

Protecting businesses from crime is a daily struggle for many SME owners, but investing in CCTV cameras could save you the hassle.

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Recruiters urged to strengthen cash position as investment activity stalls

Only 21 per cent of small businesses plan to invest in recruitment over the next year, a new study reveals.

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Work hard but don’t play hard? British workers more reluctant to take holiday

More than a third of British workers wait more than seven months to go on holiday, according to new research.

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Cambridge one of the best cities to start a new business

Cambridge and Oxford are some of the best cities in the country to start a business, a new study reveals.

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.