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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.

Retailers hail the rise of the male shopper

With demand and supply of men’s products increasing in the past five years, one in four retailers now sell predominantly to male shoppers.

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UK businesses divided as SMEs play catch-up

New research highlights a startling divide between the attitudes and strategy of SMBs in comparison to larger organisations when it comes to tackling a range of crucial IT issues.

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IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs

IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs, with security skills the biggest area of concern, followed by digitisation and business intelligence.

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What will the future of the workplace look like?

Research by the Ludic Group finds businesses are misaligned with their people, with nearly half (not understanding their company’s strategic objectives.

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Londoners feel the pinch as inflation outstrips rest of UK

Londoners have experienced inflation almost a third higher than those outside the capital over the last 20 years, research finds.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: The winners

Many thanks to all attendees, sponsors and partners, for supporting the British Small Business Awards 2017, held last night at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Here, we announce the winners.

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Consumers lack confidence in IoT device security

Gemalto reveal how consumers lack confidence in IoT device security and businesses across the world are calling on governments to step in and regulate the industry.

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Call for Chancellor to end ‘business rates chaos’ for small companies

Phillip Hammond should end the staircase tax, bring business rates bill increases under control and commit to more frequent rates revaluations at the Autumn Budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

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Consumers lack confidence in IoT device security

Gemalto reveal how consumers lack confidence in IoT device security and businesses across the world are calling on governments to step in and regulate the industry.

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Call for Chancellor to end ‘business rates chaos’ for small companies

Phillip Hammond should end the staircase tax, bring business rates bill increases under control and commit to more frequent rates revaluations at the Autumn Budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

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Two thirds of SMEs not prepared for Brexit

More than two in five SMEs lack confidence in the government’s ability to protect their business from the impact of the UK’s exit from the EU.

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UK professionals reveal why their job search is stressing them out

Majority of the nation’s workers admit that looking for a new job always or frequently makes them feel stressed, research discovers.

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Go north and prosper – Edinburgh named best city for co-working

The Scottish capital of Edinburgh is the most popular city for co-working spaces, closely followed by Leeds and Bristol, according to new research.

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A question of ethics: Half of professionals made to feel uncomfortable

More than half of business professionals feel uneasy about “leaving their ethics at the door” at work, new research discovers.

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?

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