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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.

SME manufacturers stuck with unsold stock

The value of the unsold stock held by SME manufacturing companies has risen to £4.94 billion, putting cash flow under greater strain, research finds.

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UK small companies predicting strong income growth

UK SMEs are looking forward to increased revenues in the next few years, finds research.

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German small businesses are the most optimistic about their own economy

Germany’s small companies are the most upbeat about their country's economy, research finds.

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British businesses fear they will face digital disruption by 2018

Growing use of technology fuels fears of digital disruption in UK businesses, a new study finds.

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Employers warned to be ready for state benefits change

Changes to the UK state benefits scheme could cause problems for employers who don't take action, according to Aon.

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Uber drivers’ tribunal win a ‘disaster for UK plc’

The Uber tribunal case will open the floodgates for more workers to challenge their employers in pursuit of their rights, says a leading self-employment and contracting adviser.

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Four in five shun healthy eating, admitting to lunchtime shockers

UK workers continue to neglect a healthy eating diet as new research shows four in five don't eat their five-a-day.

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Andy Murray serves up ace backing for British entrepreneurs

Tennis champion Andy Murray has backed two UK start-up companies to add to his investment portfolio.

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Four in five shun healthy eating, admitting to lunchtime shockers

UK workers continue to neglect a healthy eating diet as new research shows four in five don't eat their five-a-day.

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Andy Murray serves up ace backing for British entrepreneurs

Tennis champion Andy Murray has backed two UK start-up companies to add to his investment portfolio.

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Young professionals blocked from starting a business

Young professionals don't have the right contacts or the finance to launch their dream business, a new study reveals.

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Business insolvencies on the rise, study finds

Statistics released by the Insolvency Service for Q3 2016 show a 2.2 per cent rise in corporate insolvencies, following the drop in the previous quarter.

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Private investments in SMEs increase through EIS scheme

SMEs are taking advantage of increased private investments thanks to government scheme, a new study finds.

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Brexit outlook proves divisive for UK businesses, a new study finds

Small businesses maintain a negative Brexit outlook compared to the positive views of larger UK businesses, a 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