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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.

Human error still the biggest factor in data loss 

Human error is still the leading cause of data loss for organisations in the UK, research finds.

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Businesses flummoxed by outdated government services 

UK businesses report spending more than a working month a year grappling with outdated government digital services, according to a new study.

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One in four SME employees leave due to poor communication 

Britain’s workforce is experiencing an information blackout at work, causing one in four employees to head for the door, research finds. 

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Business owners bullish about growth over coming years

Two thirds of SME business owners are optimistic about the growth of their business over the next five years, research finds.

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Management ability in SMEs found wanting

Start-ups in the UK must improve management skills to increase their chances of survival, according to the recommendations of an industry report.

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Soft skills lacking among job candidates 

Four fifths of people no longer have the necessary interpersonal skills for business life, a study suggests.

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More young people getting involved in direct selling 

New figures have revealed a boom in the number of young people working in direct selling compared to last year.

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UK SMEs lacking confidence and digital resources 

Almost half of UK small businesses are worried about financial performance this year, research finds.

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More young people getting involved in direct selling 

New figures have revealed a boom in the number of young people working in direct selling compared to last year.

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UK SMEs lacking confidence and digital resources 

Almost half of UK small businesses are worried about financial performance this year, research finds.

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SME employees failing to get to grips with their contracts

Only one worker in 166 has ever fully read their contract and understands its contents, research finds.

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Three quarters of SMEs have no contact with bank relationship manager

The relationship between retail banks and their SME customers is weakening, research finds.

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Business continuity plans not a priority for small businesses

Just 27 per cent of small businesses have a business continuity plan (BCP) in place, compared to 68 per cent of medium-sized organisations and 75 per cent of large companies, finds research.

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Economic growth threatened by drop in business confidence

UK economic growth is expected to continue throughout 2015, but a sharp drop in business confidence suggests that the current momentum is under threat, according to a study.

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