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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 biggest cyber fears for financial and public sector in 2018

Sophisticated cyber threats are biggest technology fear for financial and public sector in 2018 according to new research.

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Is flexible working more valuable to employees than a pay rise?

Flexible working could be more important to employees than a pay rise in 2018, says Adrian Lewis, Activ Absence.

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Selling online: UK SMEs switch to digital sales in 2018

Research finds the number of SMEs taking the plunge to improve digital sales is set to rise from 64 per cent to 88 per cent who say they plan to by 2018.

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UK SMEs most likely to blow whistle on bad business practice

A survey has found that while UK workers are most likely to report bad practice, they are also the most likely to want a reward.

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Black Friday responsible for increase in spending over Christmas

The average household in the UK this year is expected to spend £753 on the festive season this year.

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One in four professionals dread the work Christmas party

The work Christmas party is upon us, yet over one in four (27.3 per cent) professionals admit to dreading the office party.

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UK fintech beginning to take market share

A new study suggests that fintech businesses are beginning to take a larger market share.

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How do your customers feel about data sharing?

Experian research reveals new insights about consumer habits when it comes to sharing their data and information.

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UK fintech beginning to take market share

A new study suggests that fintech businesses are beginning to take a larger market share.

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How do your customers feel about data sharing?

Experian research reveals new insights about consumer habits when it comes to sharing their data and information.

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Missing Christmas day a reality for SME owners

‘Won’t be home this Christmas’: 1.3 million SME owners will miss family festivities this year due to work.

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More than four in ten shoppers still faced with SME card surcharges

Card surcharges have cost small businesses £10 billion in shopper walkouts, since ban announced.

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Focus on Gen Z damaging employee engagement and performance

New report highlights risks of focusing workforce strategy on a single group as cross-generational tensions rise.

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Two thirds of employers say job hopping is actually good for your career

Edology research discovers employers attitudes to job hopping and found two thirds of employers believe job hopping is actually good for your career.

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?