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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.

Fresh face: Research suggests businesses owners are getting younger

It’s an age thing: Brits decide to set up their own business aged just 27, according to new research from Xero.

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USDX Protocol to launch new third generation Stablecoin

With there being a plethora of cryptocurrencies for businesses to chose from it can be hard to find the right one. Here, we take a look at USDY.

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Brits plan on using their workplace pension to fund retirement

Research reveals the workplace pension will be used by half of future retirees. Half of those who are approaching retirement in the next ten years plan to use a workplace pension to fund their living, as well as 49 per cent of those who are not approaching retirement yet.

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Three quarters of Brits say work has a negative impact on their self-esteem

According to new research from CV-Library, 71.5 per cent of the nation’s workers believe that their career has had a negative impact on their self-esteem, with a further 55.7 per cent feeling that they place too much importance on their job.

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One out of three employees taking time out due to mental health

Instant Offices encourage employers to support their teams and prioritise mental health to reduce the stigma attached to mental health issues in the workplace.

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Gender savings gap leaves females financially unprepared for retirement

On International Women’s Day this Thursday, the Fawcett Society and Living Wage Foundation are set to reveal that millions of working women currently face financial insecurity. Research from Close Brothers Asset Management reveals the true extent of the gender savings gap.

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More than half of UK consumers will share personal data for reward points

Nearly two thirds of UK consumers are most uncomfortable with sharing their personal data on messaging platforms.

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Employers should do more to encourage shared parental leave

A new government campaign is encouraging UK businesses to give employees shared parental leave.

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More than half of UK consumers will share personal data for reward points

Nearly two thirds of UK consumers are most uncomfortable with sharing their personal data on messaging platforms.

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Employers should do more to encourage shared parental leave

A new government campaign is encouraging UK businesses to give employees shared parental leave.

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Are you one of the happiest workers in the UK?

Male workers aged over 55 working in a marketing, comms or advertising micro-business are happiest in the UK.

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Gender balanced management teams create better performing employees

Sodexo has found teams managed by a balanced mix of gender is more successful across a range of measurements including employee engagement and health and safety.

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People far less likely to recycle at work than at home

A whopping 99 per cent of Brits actively recycle at home, but research reveals that their efforts go out of the window once they arrive in the workplace. Is this where we need to focus our recycling efforts?

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Britain’s best business hubs for startups revealed

A recent study by MoneySuperMarket has revealed the UK’s Best Business Hubs for Start-ups looking for the most efficient options for their business’ development, covering all areas from freelancers to smaller businesses looking for co-working spaces.

Business Loans

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.

Employing & managing staff

The importance of vocational rehabilitation services for SMEs

In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?

Partner content

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?