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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.

Employees prefer to stay late on Valentine’s day

Up to 71 per cent of employees would stay late on Valentine's day to deal with an urgent enquiry, according to a new survey.

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SMEs ‘unaware’ of WEEE regulations

Many SMEs are still unaware of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) legislation a year after it was issued, claims new research.

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Internet increases business competition for small business

While nearly all small business owners have used the internet to further their business opportunities, many believe it has made being in charge of a business more difficult due to an increase in competition, according to new research.

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Family at the heart of UK small firms

An increasing number of SMEs are built on the foundation of family relationships, new research has revealed.

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Small firms face ‘difficulties’ in taking a dispute to tribunal

Taking a dispute at work to an employment tribunal will 'definitely be more difficult' for employees and employers in small businesses compared with a larger company, according to an industry expert.

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Discrimination laws ‘incredibly important’ for employers

It is 'incredibly important' for SMEs employers to know what they can and cannot ask during a job interview says one business expert.

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Customers put off by firms without business email

A professional business image is what counts when attracting customers, reveals new research commissioned by Microsoft UK.

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Growing numbers of ‘olderpreneurs’ going into business

Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert.

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Customers put off by firms without business email

A professional business image is what counts when attracting customers, reveals new research commissioned by Microsoft UK.

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Growing numbers of ‘olderpreneurs’ going into business

Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert.

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Public interest increasing in fair trade SMEs

Although it is still hard for small retailers selling fair trade and organic produce, public interest is increasing and the number of success stories is growing, according to a fair trade business expert.

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Disabled entrepreneurs face ‘unique’ challenges

Setting up a SME is difficult for anyone and disabled people in particular struggle in business, according to industry experts.

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Illegal practices in the workplace can result in ‘serious penalties’

Both employers and employees in SMEs can face 'serious penalties' for engaging in illegal practices in the workplace, according to employment law specialists.

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SMEs growth down under Labour

The rate of growth of SMEs in the UK has deteriorated under Labour leadership, according to a report commissioned by the Conservative party.

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