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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.

Security risk: Two thirds of SMEs hoard old paperwork and documents

Survey shows two thirds of UK businesses hoard paperwork and risk losing important documents, with sheds, basements and lock-ups are common document dumping grounds.

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SMEs set to ramp up investment as confidence edges back

Small businesses are set to ramp up investment as confidence edges back, with planned investment for Q1 at highest level since 2016.

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Bad managers are driving talented staff to quit their jobs

British employees cite bullying, aggressive behaviours and micro-management as examples of their most recent experiences of bad managers.

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Are employers ready to report gender pay gap in April?

With gender pay inequality hitting the headlines again – are employers ready to report gender pay gaps in April?

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UK SME online retailers confident sales will increase in 2018

Royal Mail releases research on UK SME online retailers, suggesting that confidence on sales increasing remains high.

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Confident UK SMEs go back to basics to support growth in 2018

New research also suggests that Britain’s SMEs could be ripe for international expansion, as they support growth in 2018.

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New year career skills that will get you hired in 2018

Two in three British workers are confident they have the skills required for their next job, yet recruiters think otherwise.

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Only 12 per cent of employees feel happy in their job

After Blue Monday has rolled round, new research finds only 12 per cent of us are completely happy with our jobs.

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New year career skills that will get you hired in 2018

Two in three British workers are confident they have the skills required for their next job, yet recruiters think otherwise.

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Only 12 per cent of employees feel happy in their job

After Blue Monday has rolled round, new research finds only 12 per cent of us are completely happy with our jobs.

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The cheapest UK cities for business trips

New research has revealed the cheapest cities in the UK for business trips, as well as the most expensive cities.

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Businesses reveal their top recruitment priorities for 2018

A new piece of research from CV-Library, reveals businesses top recruitment priorities for 2018: from sourcing candidates directly and building talent pools for the future, to establishing a strong employer brand and succession planning.

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A third of UK professionals suffer from depression or anxiety

One third of UK professionals suffer from depression or anxiety, and work is a key contribution, as CV-Library looks at the impact their job has on their mental health.

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Brexit, cashflow and employee skills gap are Brits’ biggest concern

Poll of 500 UK business owners and decision makers by Litmos Heroes shows Brexit to be the biggest issue for concern, followed by cashflow and the upskilling of staff.

Partner content

Benefits of switching to the right business bank account

In case you were in any doubt, here are five key benefits of switching your business bank account – and how to make the switch.

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.

Partner content

What are the funding options for hospitality businesses?

Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.

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?