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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.

Autumn Budget 2018 predictions: what small businesses should know

The Autumn Budget 2018 is on 29th October and small business owners should be paying close attention. Here are a few predictions of what will feature in the Chancellor's speech.

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Financial Ombudsman Service will be open to 210,000 more SMEs in 2019

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has extended its remit to include a further 210,000 additional UK SMEs.

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Small Business Summit: Come to our conference for expert guidance

The inaugural Small Business Showcase, held on October 31st at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel, will offer essential guidance on starting and growing your business. Register for free today!

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British Small Business Awards 2018: Final shortlist released!

The British Small Business Awards will once more celebrate the leading companies and individuals across the SME ecosystem. Here is the complete shortlist for every category that will be celebrated on the night.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Chris McCullough of Rotageek

Rotageek, a technology company that creates data-driven employee schedules, won the Small Business of the Year gong at the 2017 British Small Business Awards. Here, we chat to CEO and co-founder Chris McCoullough about the win.

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HSBC UK launches £12 billion lending fund for SMEs

HSBC UK is launching a £12 billion lending fund for SMEs across the UK. Here's what you need to know.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Guy Schanschieff of Bambino Mio

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Guy Schanschieff won the Exporter of the Year gong for his reusable nappy company, Bambino Mio. He talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since he won the award.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Harriet Mears of Secret Linen Store

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Harriet Mears and her sister Molly won the Online Business of the Year gong for their company, Secret Linen Store. Harriet talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Guy Schanschieff of Bambino Mio

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Guy Schanschieff won the Exporter of the Year gong for his reusable nappy company, Bambino Mio. He talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since he won the award.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Harriet Mears of Secret Linen Store

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Harriet Mears and her sister Molly won the Online Business of the Year gong for their company, Secret Linen Store. Harriet talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Joe Warren of Powervault

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Powervault won the Disruptor of the Year gong for their electricity storage system. Managing director Joe Warren talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about how the company has grown since they won the award.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Raishma Islam of Raishma

Our latest British Small Business Awards winner profile is Raishma Islam, whose eponymous clothing brand won the Retail Business of the Year Award at the 2017 event.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Liz Wilson of Ma Baker

At last year's British Small Business Awards, Liz Wilson of Ma Baker won the Sole Trader of the Year gong for her Fulham-based micro bakery. Here, we catch up with her to chat about how business has been since the win.

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British Small Business Awards winners: Marc Wileman of Sublime Science

'Mad' Marc Wileman, winner of our Micro Business of the Year award at the 2017 British Small Business Awards, discusses how his company has grown since winning the gong.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.