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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.

The top UK cities to find a job in 2018 revealed

New data from CV-Library, has found that Brighton, Manchester and Glasgow are the top locations to find a new job this year.

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A third of employees ignore medical advice and go to work with an illness

Majority of UK employees have gone to work while suffering with illness in the last 12 months, despite the risk to colleagues.

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Cloud workloads at risk from security, management and compliance failings

New research from WinMagic looks at cloud adoption and barriers to further adoption, such as security/encryption, adoption and compliance.

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Looking for a pay rise in 2018? These ten industries are your best bet

The latest data from CV-Library reveals the top ten industries which witnessed the biggest salary jumps in 2017, making them the top ten sectors for a pay rise this new year.

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Half of businesses still unaware of GDPR – are you prepared?

Research by PORT.im reveals widespread confusion with only 27 per cent believing GDPR applies to their business and 7 per cent failing to ask for consent to collect customer data.

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What is the best month of the year to submit a job application?

Despite what was previously thought, by calculating the difference between vacancies and online searches, new research concludes that January is the worst time of the year to submit a job application.

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Professionals reveal what they want from their career in 2018

Three quarters of UK workers reveal they have made career or work-based resolutions for 2018.

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Brexit to revolutionise SMEs’ recruitment strategies

Brexit is transforming SMEs’ recruitment strategies, as they try to keep up with the changes, research finds.

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Professionals reveal what they want from their career in 2018

Three quarters of UK workers reveal they have made career or work-based resolutions for 2018.

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Brexit to revolutionise SMEs’ recruitment strategies

Brexit is transforming SMEs’ recruitment strategies, as they try to keep up with the changes, research finds.

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Consumers looking for the perfect loyalty scheme – how to take advantage

Give us discounts, but make us feel special! Consumers still looking for the perfect loyalty scheme.

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SME bosses optimistic about funding options in 2018

Nearly half of UK SME bosses think their business’ revenues will increase in 2018, thanks to better funding options.

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Small business confidence continues to fall in 2018

Small business confidence continues to fall as domestic fears over the economy and Brexit weigh down on outlook.

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Considering a career change? Here’s what you need to know

Here, we reveal the top ten industries for those considering a career change.

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?