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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.

Two in five small businesses face closure because of coronavirus

39% of small and medium-sized businesses have either already closed down temporarily or are planning to do so within next month.

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Wales announces £500m Economic Resilience Fund

Welsh government announces grants of up to £10,000 for micro-businesses employing up to nine people, including sole traders

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The IFS calls for minimum wage cut to help businesses

The think tank says that cutting minimum wage will help businesses retain staff and stop widespread unemployment amid the coronavirus crisis.

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Boris Johnson forces retail shutdown of thousands of small businesses

Boris Johnson has announced a shutdown of most retailers apart from supermarkets, pharmacies, hardware and pet supply stores; newsagents and corner shops.

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Government announces delay of IR35 reforms until April 2021

The government has ruled that incoming IR35 regulations will not come into effect until 6 April 2021. What do the experts think of the delay?

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What does the latest Treasury stimulus mean for small business?

News, reaction and analysis to chancellor Rishi Sunak's Treasury stimulus package to help small business survive the coronvirus storm over the coming months

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Scottish government launches small business coronavirus helpline

The Scottish government has launched a helpline for small businesses coping with the unfolding coronavirus pandemic

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Chancellor cuts entrepreneurs’ relief lifetime limit from £10m to £1m

Rishi Sunak has reformed Entrepreneurs' Relief rather than abolishing it in his Budget. We see what the experts have to say

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Scottish government launches small business coronavirus helpline

The Scottish government has launched a helpline for small businesses coping with the unfolding coronavirus pandemic

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Chancellor cuts entrepreneurs’ relief lifetime limit from £10m to £1m

Rishi Sunak has reformed Entrepreneurs' Relief rather than abolishing it in his Budget. We see what the experts have to say

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Budget 2020 what it means for small business – analysis and live blog

What Budget 2020 means for small business - expert analysis, reaction and live coverage from the House of Commons as chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers his first Budget.

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One in five small businesses fell into their overdrafts last year

A worrying number of small businesses rely on their overdraft to manage their cash flow as late payments and uncertainty bite

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Insights for small businesses on how to navigate uncertainty post Brexit

Volatile currencies, tariffs and customs checks are just some of the uncertainties if the EU and UK cannot agree a trade deal

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Hike corporation tax to cut business rates, urge retail bosses

Retail bosses to call on government to increase corporation tax to 21% to slash business rates by £6bn

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