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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 employees struggling with lifestyle changes

Half of UK workers are trying hard to make long-term changes to their lifestyles but are struggling with the task, research finds.

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Plans to rebalance economy at risk as manufacturing optimism drops

As the prospects of the UK services and manufacturing industries continue to diverge, the government's plans to rebalance the UK economy are increasingly at risk, a study finds.

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British small businesses looking towards overseas expansion

By 2025, 880,000 (17 per cent) British small businesses plan to expand overseas – an increase from the 10.8 per cent of small businesses currently taking advantage of additional export revenues.

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Creative minds driving SME innovation 

Employing and nurturing creative people is more important for business innovation than striving to come up with a bright idea, research suggests.

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UK SMEs prefer Europe as trading destination

SMEs depend heavily on European trade relationships despite ongoing speculation on the potential for a UK Brexit from the European Union, finds research.

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UK employees among the least loyal in Europe 

Nearly half of UK workers (47 per cent) are planning to change jobs in less than three years, compared to a third of European employees, research finds.

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Freelancers lack confidence in business outlook and economy 

A study from self-employment support body IPSE shows freelancers' confidence is at its lowest level since the organisation began surveying.

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UK workplaces undermined by too many rules, study finds

Employers can unleash the productivity of their workers by allowing them more scope to use their initiative, create more stimulating work and reduce the burden of unnecessary rules and procedures, according to research.

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Freelancers lack confidence in business outlook and economy 

A study from self-employment support body IPSE shows freelancers' confidence is at its lowest level since the organisation began surveying.

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UK workplaces undermined by too many rules, study finds

Employers can unleash the productivity of their workers by allowing them more scope to use their initiative, create more stimulating work and reduce the burden of unnecessary rules and procedures, according to research.

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Stress levels hit peak for small company owners

More than two thirds of small business owners say it is more stressful to run a business now than ever before, research finds.

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Government launches research and development plan to boost small businesses

A new plan has been announced outlining how government will make it easier for small businesses investing in research and development to claim tax relief.

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Large portion of SMEs have had overdrafts removed or reduced

Some 30 per cent of small businesses have seen their overdrafts slashed or removed in the past two years, according to a study.

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Consumers value good spelling and grammar in a small business

Nine in ten shoppers are more encouraged to shop with businesses that abide by the rules of the 'grammar police'.

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