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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.

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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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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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.

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?