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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.

Consumer distrust in the use of personal data could hinder business growth

A report has revealed the need to boost public confidence and understanding in sharing data as a way to benefit society and deliver economic growth.

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Holidaymaking business owners struggle to switch off from work

More than three quarters of owner-managers admit to responding to work email while away on holiday, finds research.

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SMEs show confidence in the economy 

Small and medium-sized enterprises are more comfortable than last year with the economic climate, research finds.

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Start-ups receive SEIS boost 

New companies raised £163.5 million via the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme last year, nearly double the £85.9 million raised in the first year of the scheme (2012/13).

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Smallest businesses benefiting from family support

Nearly two thirds of Britain's micro-businesses rely on support from friends and family to run their business, research finds.

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Going it alone proves to be lucrative business option

A burgeoning self-employed sector has 'opened up a bright future of greater pay and flexibility' according to a study.

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Study reveals bad IT habits in SMEs

Bad IT habits are rife in offices up and down the country, with some posing serious security threats, research finds.

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Finding the right talent is number one issue for business leaders

A shortage of talent is the top concern for businesses, followed by growing revenues and maximising profitability, finds a study.

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Study reveals bad IT habits in SMEs

Bad IT habits are rife in offices up and down the country, with some posing serious security threats, research finds.

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Finding the right talent is number one issue for business leaders

A shortage of talent is the top concern for businesses, followed by growing revenues and maximising profitability, finds a study.

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A third of UK SMEs have grown over past two years

Some 33 per cent of small companies have added employees since 2013, research finds.

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Small companies at the mercy of volatile revenues

Small businesses across the UK are experiencing their most volatile retail sales year for more than a decade, finds a study.

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Business owners concerned about security issues when sharing content

Some 94 per cent of business professionals are wary about how their content is viewed or managed, research finds.

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Small businesses call for government to deliver on pre-election promises

SME owners want pledges on key issues such as business rates and red tape to be fulfilled, finds a study.

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