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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.

Government announces £35m fund to grow rural businesses

The Government has unveiled a £35m fund for rural businesses to create local jobs and boost productivity. Here's how to apply

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Influential MPs call for government to rethink broken business rates

MPs say that current business rates system is broken and unfairly penalises small businesses and high street retailers over online competitors

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LendingCrowd and Thrive win big at British Business Awards 2019

Small business lender LendingCrowd and digital health agency Thrive walk away with two awards each at this year’s British Business Awards 2019

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Sorry, Lord Sugar you’ve been fired by the youth

New research shows that young entrepreneurs don't relate to the UK's leading faces in business despite having just as much ambition.

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Paul Uppal steps down as Small Business Commissioner

Paul Uppal is no longer in his role as Small Business Comissioner due to a conflict of interest over a banking redress service.

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Government awards £2m to boost productivity and tackle late payments

The Government has granted £2m to fund projects that are looking for solutions to solve common problems faced by small businesses.

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Over half of entrepreneurs favour a Norway-style Brexit deal

Many business owners want to stay in the single market after leaving the European Union, according to new research.

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Businesses would be hit by annual £15bn customs bill under no-deal Brexit

New research from HMRC reveals that UK and EU businesses would be hit with a £15bn customs bill if we leave without a deal.

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Over half of entrepreneurs favour a Norway-style Brexit deal

Many business owners want to stay in the single market after leaving the European Union, according to new research.

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Businesses would be hit by annual £15bn customs bill under no-deal Brexit

New research from HMRC reveals that UK and EU businesses would be hit with a £15bn customs bill if we leave without a deal.

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Skills shortage to cost small businesses £145,000 in the next year

The current skill shortage has encouraged business leaders to upskill their teams and avoid rising costs associated with lower productivity.

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Only one fifth of small businesses have prepared for no-deal Brexit

Small businesses that have prepared for Brexit have spent £3,000 each so far on preparations, according to first survey of SME no-deal planning

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Business rates reform key, says Labour business chairman Rachel Reeves

Labour politician slams Tory government for favouring large corporations over small businesses at Labour Party conference

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Labour promises £60bn of interest-free loans to help SMEs switch to e-cars

Labour would enable loans of up to £35,000 to help small businesses upgrade to an electric vehicle as part of green technology push

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