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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.

Flexible hours appeals to the nation’s workers

Research by direct selling company Vorwerk shows that one in ten UK employees would be willing to leave their current careers if flexible working was offered elsewhere.

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Top tips to help employers win this Six Nations

Here, Adrian Lewis, director, Activ Absence for employers, explores how businesses can manage staff during the Six Nations.

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Auspicious Australia: Down Under rises to the top post-Brexit

Getting new options from Down Under. Australia will be the surprise key new market for UK after Brexit, says export shipping specialists.

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Do your employees trust your brand values?

Reward Gateway has today announced new research on recognition, communication and trust in the workplace, which reveals a disconnect between employee and employer brand values.

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Revealed: The top ten most popular industries for job searches right now

Construction and engineering were the most searched for job queries by candidates last month, following the liquidation of construction giant, Carillion in January.

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Demand for Europe’s tech talent drive growth for UK companies

There has been a growing demand for tech talent for blue chip companies turning to certain European tech hubs. The article focuses on how this appetite has contributed to significant growth for one UK company.

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How travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career

Here, we take a look at how travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career, confidence and personal development.

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Dream big: Brits block themselves from starting their own business

One in six UK employees prevent their dreams of starting their own businesses because they don’t know how to market themselves – and don’t have the confidence to do so.

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How travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career

Here, we take a look at how travelling on a gap year can positively impact your career, confidence and personal development.

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Dream big: Brits block themselves from starting their own business

One in six UK employees prevent their dreams of starting their own businesses because they don’t know how to market themselves – and don’t have the confidence to do so.

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January rush sees application rates soar across the UK

January rush sees application rates soar across the UK, as both candidates and businesses make a confident start to the year.

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Global business leaders forced to act against moral judgement

Business pressures have forced three quarters of business leaders to make a moral judgement against their own ethical principles in the last three years.

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Lack of business savings placing strains on UK self-employed

Poor business resilience and a lack of business savings put freelancers and sole traders at risk of financial hardship.

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Cybersecurity and cloud top SME technology plans for 2018

Although the proportion of small businesses planning to invest in new technology is lower than for larger businesses, almost half of small businesses will invest in cybersecurity and cloud computing this year.

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?

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

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.