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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.

Peer-to-peer training is ‘a great way to learn’

Peer-to-peer training offers a great way for employees to learn in a non-threatening way, but the benefits are not widely known, says an expert.

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Home working ‘set for exponential growth’

The number of employees working from home in the UK is set to increase significantly in the near future as a result of new legislation making the option available to more people.

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Businesses failing to reduce carbon footprint

Companies in the UK can increase their value by reducing their carbon footprints and tackling emissions, says one body.

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FSB: Small businesses left out in fuel package

The government's £1 billion fuel poverty package has left out any provisions for SMEs, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) believes.

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Female entrepreneurs to be ’empowered’

Budding female entrepreneurs are set to be 'empowered ... to make their dreams a reality' at special events this autumn.

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OFT publishes new contract guidelines

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is publishing guidelines on business contracts intended to protect consumers from unfair small print.

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FRC: Firms should be extra cautious about fraud

Record levels of fraud in the UK means companies should ensure they have watertight internal control procedures to prevent losing out, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) warns.

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IES: Incentives must suit the workforce

Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.

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FRC: Firms should be extra cautious about fraud

Record levels of fraud in the UK means companies should ensure they have watertight internal control procedures to prevent losing out, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) warns.

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IES: Incentives must suit the workforce

Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.

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TUC: happiest employees at SMEs

Workers in small businesses enjoy their work more than those employed elsewhere, figures have revealed.

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Confusion at minimum wage increase

Small businesses remain confused about the minimum wage increase on 1 October.

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Carbon Trust: SMEs could save 30% on lighting

Making changes to lighting systems could save retail outlets some 30 per cent on their electricity bills, the Carbon Trust reports.

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Staff ‘should be supported and challenged’

Employers should make sure they 'support and challenge' their staff to get the best out of them, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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