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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.

CICM Index shows Q3 declining trend for economic confidence

Uncertainty over the way Brexit will unfold is making life for credit managers complicated, according to a new study.

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Small business confidence hits 2016 peak

Post Brexit, UK SMEs are feeling more confident in their future than they have had all year, a new study finds.

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Accountants risk future by not keeping on top of tech skills

An evolving client base demands accountants with the ability to use technology to give advice, a new study reveals.

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Working Brits are away on business more than ever

British workers are spending more time than ever away from home on business, with one in three business travellers spending up to an entire month away from home every year without seeing friends or family.

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Millennials’ spending habits influenced by video ads

A well produced video advert is more likely to sway the spending habits of the younger generation, a new study reveals.

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Micro businesses don’t promote employee benefits to staff

Companies with fewer than 10 staff members fail to promote benefits and perks to their employees, a new study reveals.

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Why small businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial fraud

Small business leaders are not doing enough to protect their employees against fraud, new research reveals.

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Consumers are put off by tactics of sales assistants

Two thirds of consumers admit they are put off by retail attendants making aggressive sales pitches, according to new research.

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Why small businesses are putting themselves at risk of financial fraud

Small business leaders are not doing enough to protect their employees against fraud, new research reveals.

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Consumers are put off by tactics of sales assistants

Two thirds of consumers admit they are put off by retail attendants making aggressive sales pitches, according to new research.

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Preference for Airbnb accommodation growing among business travellers

Business travellers are increasingly opting to use Airbnb properties when travelling to conferences and events, a new study finds.

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The state of the UK car industry after Brexit

In this piece, James Ash from Motors.co.uk looks at what the European Union referendum result means for the car industry in the UK.

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Rising inflation to outstrip wage growth in 2017

The UK wage growth is set to be out-paced by rising inflation meaning 2017 could be difficult for both consumers and businesses.

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Construction industry ignoring billions in tax rebates

A lack of awareness about what counts as research and development in construction means companies are missing out on millions of pounds in tax rebates. 

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

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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.