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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.

Ca-nine to five: One in five British workplaces allow pets in the office

New research shows that employers are increasingly allowing pets in the office, now estimated at one in five British workplaces.

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Gender savings gap: Half of female workers unprepared for retirement

More than half of female employees (51 per cent) admit to feeling financially unprepared for their retirement compared to 35 per cent of male workers.

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Generation Z poses new challenges for online fashion retailers

18-24s almost universally visit fashion websites - and they want a low-friction, deeply personalised experience not ‘hard sell’ conversion tactics.

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Businesses and employees demand protection for gig workers

New research reveals nine in ten employers and employees agree gig economy workers need more rights and protections.

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Gig workers miss out on up to £75,000 pension savings

Gig workers missing out on up to £75,000 in pension savings as auto-enrolment bypasses gig economy, according to new research.

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The most common office personalities – and how to work better together

New Premier Inn research sheds light on how to set yourself up for success at work, exploring all the different personalities in the office.

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Finding an ‘inspiring workplace’ is a priority for UK workers

New research finds that one in three employees see an inspiring workplace as a priority when they are hunting for a job.

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Quarter of job candidates ‘stalk’ their interviewer’s social media

Half of all job candidates use social media for interview prep, including stalking their interviews social media profiles, research finds.

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Finding an ‘inspiring workplace’ is a priority for UK workers

New research finds that one in three employees see an inspiring workplace as a priority when they are hunting for a job.

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Quarter of job candidates ‘stalk’ their interviewer’s social media

Half of all job candidates use social media for interview prep, including stalking their interviews social media profiles, research finds.

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UK HR professionals concerned about modern slavery statements

British HR professionals are concerned about modern slavery statements in todays businesses, says XpertHR.

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Much work still to be done before UK SMEs fully prepared for GDPR

With new GDPR rules coming into play in 2018, research suggests that UK small businesses need to do much more work in order to be compliant.

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Almost half of SMEs struggle to find enthusiastic young candidates

The job market is more competitive than ever throughout the UK and new research has revealed that SMEs are struggling to find enthusiastic young candidates for roles.

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Businesses fear staff are using mobile phones while driving

Two-thirds of businesses fear staff are using mobile phones while driving, new research reveals.

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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

Partner content

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?