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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 cost of being an adult: Cost for millennials exceeds £1 billion

New research reveals the true cost of ‘adulting’ today, with millennials forking out more than £1 billion nationally on securing their first full-time job.

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SME businesses at risk sponsor licence revocation

Up to 95 per cent of SME businesses risk sponsor licence revocation – and many at risk of instant home office closure.

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Forgotten voice of UK business have their say for first time

Confidence and optimism of Britain’s van drivers, owners and operators takes a knock, as new Business Barometer reveals a mixed outlook from behind the wheel.

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Getting third-party verified is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda

New research reveals getting ‘third-party verified’ is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda, however there’s “much to be done” to meet the industry demand for higher standards.

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British workers spend over 100 hours a year making tea

Eighty-seven per cent of British workers say regular ‘tea breaks’ aids productivity, with the optimum time for ‘tea break’ being seven minutes.

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UK workers are putting in more than 13 extra days of work a year

Overtime outrage: UK workers are putting in more than 13 extra days of work a year, as many agree the traditional 9-5 concept no longer exists.

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British workers would be happy to have a robot boss

New research shows that one in ten think a robot boss would be more efficient than a human, with men more likely to accept a non-human boss than women.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Online Business of the Year shortlist

Our next shortlist release celebrates the small businesses most impressive in using online to elevate their revenues.

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British workers would be happy to have a robot boss

New research shows that one in ten think a robot boss would be more efficient than a human, with men more likely to accept a non-human boss than women.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Online Business of the Year shortlist

Our next shortlist release celebrates the small businesses most impressive in using online to elevate their revenues.

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The rules of doing business have changed, say SME owners

Three quarters of SME owners say the rules of doing business have changed – in areas such as competitor activity, decision making and keeping up with regulatory challenges.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Disruptor of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the British Small Business Awards finalists in the talent-laden category of Disruptor of the Year.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Alternative Finance Provider of the Year

The Alternative Finance Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding the operators most notable in financing small companies, considering factors such as volume of funds provided, innovative services and a dedicated SME offering.

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Businesses remains confident amid growing uncertainty

Santander launches inaugural Trade Barometer to assess the aspirations of, and obstacles facing UK businesses when considering international trade.

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