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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.

Boost for small business in pre-Budget report

The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.

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Stumbling block for start-ups

An increasing number of people would like to start their own business, but many do not where to start, according to a survey from business adviser and accountant PKF.

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Car phone threat for small business

New laws making it illegal to use mobile phones while driving, which came into force on Monday 1 December, leave small firms liable to heavy fines unless they take appropriate action, warns James Dirks, a solicitor and chairman of the Southampton branch of the Federation of Small Business.

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Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

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Family businesses wanted for BBC show

Family-run businesses have the opportunity to achieve both fame and fortune by taking part in the second series of BBC television documentary I'll Show Them Who's Boss.

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New code of practice for equal pay

A revised Code of Practice on Equal Pay will come into force on 1 December after receiving Parliamentary approval.

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How can the BFA help you?

The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the only voluntary accreditation body for franchising in the UK.

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Research your market

Researching your marketplace is one of the key factors to making a success of franchising.

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How can the BFA help you?

The British Franchise Association (BFA) is the only voluntary accreditation body for franchising in the UK.

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Research your market

Researching your marketplace is one of the key factors to making a success of franchising.

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Looking to buy a business?

Buying an existing business can get you off to a flying start but you will still need to plan for it in the same way as if you were starting a business from scratch.

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How to protect your staff

A campaign to reduce the threat of violence to workers, particularly lone or mobile workers, has been launched by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

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£6 million start-up boost for disadvantaged areas

A dozen groups representing “disadvantaged communities” all over the UK have received over £6 million of Government funds to help them encourage business and enterprise in their local areas.

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Help on hand for health and safety

A programme to help promote health and safety within small- and medium-sized companies has been launched by Andrew Smith, secretary of state for work and pensions.

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