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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.

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. 

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Private sector growth expected to continue at healthy pace next quarter

Strong private sector growth over Q3 is expected to continue, despite an uncertain year, a new study finds.

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UK SMEs facing volatile currency risk after US election

The uncertainty of the US presidential elections could cause serious currency problems for SMEs who do not protect themselves, a new study finds.

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SMEs struggle to secure finance as advice gap emerges

Suitable financial advice from high street banks and lenders remains elusive for UK SMEs, a new study finds.

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Undelivered cards estimated to total almost £750,000

Undelivered cards over the Christmas period are costing consumers thousands every year, a new study finds.

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Emerging trust vacuum may explain Trump phenomenon

The Trump phenomenon in the run up to the US presidential election could be because of a trust vacuum, a new study reveals.

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High street shoppers want protection for British retailers

British high street shoppers still prefer to physically see products before buying, a new study finds.

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Emerging trust vacuum may explain Trump phenomenon

The Trump phenomenon in the run up to the US presidential election could be because of a trust vacuum, a new study reveals.

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High street shoppers want protection for British retailers

British high street shoppers still prefer to physically see products before buying, a new study finds.

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Cash transactions cost UK SMEs £9.4 billion each year

SMEs are suffering for not offering alternative payment methods to cash transactions, a new study finds.

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Cyber attacks cost UK businesses £34 billion last year

UK businesses paying billions in damages because of cyber attacks over the last year, a new study finds.

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UK infrastructure on the up, but now it’s all about delivery

Businesses have named roads, railways and runways as the government's top priorities for improvement of UK infrastructure, a study finds.

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Breaking the bank: The real cost of staff breaks at work

Across the year, staff breaks ranging from toilet trips to cigarette breaks could be costing your company, 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?

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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