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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.

UK employees most open to leaving current job

Nearly three quarters 70 per cent of UK employees are open to leaving their job, compared to 60 per cent in the rest of Europe.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year

Here, we announce the shortlist for Accounts and Tax Adviser of the Year, which will recognise the firm key to providing SMEs with an exceptional accountancy service.

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Only 8 per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely

New research reveals just eight per cent of freelancers and contractors prefer to work completely remotely.

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One in ten professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work

Concerning new research from CV-Library, reveal more than one in ten professionals have experienced homophobic bullying at work.

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Social Enterprise UK report lifts the lid on the future of business

A major new report into how business is conducted in the UK today reveals the continued growth of the Social Enterprise movement.

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Female managers earn £12K less than male colleagues

New research reveals the gender pay gap now stands at 26.8 per cent for UK managers - an average £11,606 per year.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Utilities Provider of the Year shortlist

The Utilities Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding customer service and an SME-focused approach.

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Poor time management, an obstacle to Britain’s economy

New research shows that poor time management by UK businesses can become an obstacle for the larger economy.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Utilities Provider of the Year shortlist

The Utilities Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, rewarding customer service and an SME-focused approach.

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Poor time management, an obstacle to Britain’s economy

New research shows that poor time management by UK businesses can become an obstacle for the larger economy.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Technology Provider of the Year shortlist

The Technology Provider of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards have been announced, with the section rewarding the IT provider with the product most suited to SME needs.

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Number of EU workers looking for jobs in the UK plummets

New research on job site, CV-Library, shows traffic from EU workers has plummeted following the EU referendum.

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Nearly a quarter of digital marketers don’t track marketing spend

Greenlight report reveals many in the marketing industry aren’t sure they are spending their marketing budgets effectively – be it the audience or channel, there is much uncertainty.

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Tech businesses combine to tackle SME cashflow issues

Two fintech firms are collaborating to help SMEs not only identify an impending cashflow crisis, but also deliver the funding required to return them to health.

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