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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.

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.

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Entrepreneurial success depends on character, not gender

Entrepreneurial success depends on character, not gender, but female and male entrepreneurs differ significantly when it comes to romance

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Businesses do not communicate as well as they think

Majority of consumers are dissatisfied with communication experience, despite most businesses reporting they communicate effectively.

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Workers put wellbeing over pay, new research finds

More than half of employees agree that they would choose a company that cared about their wellbeing over a company that pays more.

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Ipswich takes the title of best place to start a new business in 2017

If you are looking to start a new business, you might want to look to Ipswich, which has been named the best place for starting.

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A third of employees see artificial intelligence as a job creator

Survey reveals more than half of employees expect artificial intelligence to affect their working lives within three years.

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Ipswich takes the title of best place to start a new business in 2017

If you are looking to start a new business, you might want to look to Ipswich, which has been named the best place for starting.

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A third of employees see artificial intelligence as a job creator

Survey reveals more than half of employees expect artificial intelligence to affect their working lives within three years.

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

The shortlisted institutions in the Business Lender of the Year category have been announced for the British Small Business Awards.

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High Street Conference will help independent retailers stay competitive

SaveTheHighStreet.org is holding an inaugural event to level the playing field on the UK's high streets.

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Recovering debts set to get tougher under new rules

New rules set to be introduced next month that are designed to speed-up the resolution of financial disputes and debts recovery.

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Appearances DO matter: Brits fear they’re not taken seriously

Twenty-one per cent of employees are worried they’re not taken seriously due to their age or appearance, with women notably more concerned than men.

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?