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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.

Small businesses condemn National Insurance rises

Small business groups have expressed concerns about Gordon Brown’s plans to increase National Insurance Contributions (NICs) outlined by the Chancellor in the Budget.

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Management temps for small firms

Small businesses implementing major changes may find an interim manager the answer for providing such long-term business solutions in the short-term.

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Late payments legislation due for early delivery

A European Commission Directive that gives businesses the right to claim interest on late payments will come into effect on 7 August 2002, three months earlier than envisaged.

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Inland Revenue to crack down on small businesses

The Inland Revenue is expected to crack down on small businesses, after an appeal against IR35 in December ruled in its favour.

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New small businesses chiefs appointed

Two new small business champions aim to strengthen and enhance the structures that support growing businesses in Britain.

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Employers urged to prioritise health and safety

The Health and Safety Commission has issued new guidelines on the standards employers should meet when complying with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

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UK entrepreneurs feel frustrated’

According to a survey, 500 of the UK's leading entrepreneurs are frustrated by the lack of an established entrepreneurial culture in the UK.

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SMEs penalised by workplace discrimination

Small businesses should brush up on their employment practices after latest figures show that nearly half of all cases of discrimination in the workplace are brought against firms employing less than 24 staff.

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UK entrepreneurs feel frustrated’

According to a survey, 500 of the UK's leading entrepreneurs are frustrated by the lack of an established entrepreneurial culture in the UK.

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SMEs penalised by workplace discrimination

Small businesses should brush up on their employment practices after latest figures show that nearly half of all cases of discrimination in the workplace are brought against firms employing less than 24 staff.

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More directors disqualified following rule change

There has been a "substantial increase" in the number of company directors disqualified between March and September last year.

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UK SMEs lukewarm on euro

Small businesses in the UK are treating the introduction of the euro in physical form on 1 January with indifference at best and dismay at worst.

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Government points out business benefits of experienced staff

Pensions minister Ian McCartney wants to encourage firms to "put ability before age" when employing staff.

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SMEs count the cost of hidden crime

Smaller enterprises are less likely than their larger counterparts to report a crime because of the increased business costs that it involves, according to a survey just published.

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