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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.

Email is “counter productive”

Modern office workers are being overwhelmed by a deluge of unwanted data, says research.

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Businesses woefully underprepared for ageing workforce

Businesses will struggle to adapt to an ageing workforce, suggests research.

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No longer a nation of shopkeepers

A regional divide in shop vacancy levels has exposed the weak state of retail markets in the north.

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Online retailers don’t deliver the goods

Inflexible delivery could be hampering online retail growth.

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Bosses opt for power breakfast

Breakfast meetings are on the rise as bosses bid to boost productivity levels.

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HMRC to clamp down on small business

A barrage of tax investigations is set to hit small businesses this autumn.

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eBay traders strike it rich 

The number of million pound businesses set up by people trading on eBay is set to double by the end of the year.

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Brits scheming for SME success

More than one in five Britons believe that they have a business plan that will make them millionaires.

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eBay traders strike it rich 

The number of million pound businesses set up by people trading on eBay is set to double by the end of the year.

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Brits scheming for SME success

More than one in five Britons believe that they have a business plan that will make them millionaires.

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Green is back on the agenda

Small businesses needing to go green are in urgent need of financial support.

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Body for less regulation to be reviewed

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a review of the Local Better Regulation Office.

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Banks say ‘no’ to SMEs

Figures released by the British Bankers Association (BBA) confirm that lending to small businesses is in decline.

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Employers frustrated by skills gap 

The government has set up another consultation with employers to find out how to create a more effective and skilled workforce.

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?