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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.

Brexit uncertainty remains a concern for freelancers

UK freelancers are feeling the post-Brexit pinch and confidence levels are dipping, according to a new study.

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Retail sales show strong growth since September 2015

Retail sales experience their fastest average growth since September 2015 leading into the new year, a new study finds.

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Why small businesses need to be diligent with digital tax returns

This is the second to last time paper tax returns can be filed as HMRC rolls out plans for businesses to submit online tax returns quarterly from April 2018.

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Biggest interview horrors revealed ahead of Halloween

Less than half the nation admits to being gripped by interview nerves and making huge interview horrors, a new study finds.

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Business community welcomes backing of third runway

The government's approval of a third runway at Heathrow has been met with relief by business leaders.

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Self-employed retirement saving: the next pensions crisis

Self-employed workers are at risk of suffering a pensions crisis if they choose not to contribute, a new study finds.

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New funding for apprenticeships as UK lags on youth employment

Government funding in apprenticeships could alleviate the pressure on businesses and the economy, a new study finds.

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Pay gap remains unfair to women in UK businesses, according to study

Women are still held back by pay gap barriers and gender discrimination, a new study finds.

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New funding for apprenticeships as UK lags on youth employment

Government funding in apprenticeships could alleviate the pressure on businesses and the economy, a new study finds.

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Pay gap remains unfair to women in UK businesses, according to study

Women are still held back by pay gap barriers and gender discrimination, a new study finds.

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UK employees are unhappy at work, new study finds

Recognising and rewarding good work is the key to motivating and retaining employees, according to new study.

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Why 2017 will provide the perfect conditions for selling a business

A flurry of investor activity predicted for the new year could could provide an opportunity for business owners to sell, research finds.

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Creative workers build positive business results, according to UK bosses

Encouraging creativity in employees is highly valued among employers and could drive up productivity, research finds.

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UK managers involved in international bribery, study finds

UK managers are experiencing corruption and bribery when dealing with other countries, a study shows.

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?

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