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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.

Employers risk fuelling UK skills crisis

According to the new findings, almost two thirds of UK professionals say that they are not equipped with the skills to do their job.

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SMEs to save money on train fares with new price predictor tool

The Trainline has now officially launched their revolutionary new Price Prediction tool to help SMEs find the cheapest train fares.

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Health of UK SMEs rises to an 18 month high

New SME Health Check Index reveals improved operating environment for Britain’s small and medium sized businesses in the second quarter.

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More than half of Britons use ad-blockers online

More than half of Britons now use online ad-blockers whilst browsing the internet, with more than three fifths findings ads ‘annoying’ and two fifths admitting they are intrusive.

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Giving to charity good for business survey finds

New research finds 54 per cent of UK respondents believe UK businesses should give a percentage of annual profit to charity by law.

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Can Googling yourself help you understand your business better?

While we may not like to admit it, we all Google ourselves from time to time, but did you know it can help you understand your business better?

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How should the government handle ransom attackers?

New research reveals the impact major cyber-attacks are having on the attitudes of the British public towards ransom attackers.

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New study reveals employer strategies to retain their staff

The bigger a business becomes, the more business professionals need to retain and rely on staff to help drive everything forward.

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How should the government handle ransom attackers?

New research reveals the impact major cyber-attacks are having on the attitudes of the British public towards ransom attackers.

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New study reveals employer strategies to retain their staff

The bigger a business becomes, the more business professionals need to retain and rely on staff to help drive everything forward.

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Businesses are still failing to prepare for rise of AI

New research suggests that businesses are still failing to prepare themselves for the impact of Artificial Intelligence.

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Demand for cloud skills in UK continuing to rise

Cybersecurity jobs increasingly require certification, while demand for development skills rise to help manage cloud apps.

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UK businesses prepare for the September recruitment rush

Businesses across the UK are preparing for the September recruitment rush, with job numbers soaring in some of the UK’s key cities last month.

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SMEs’ trust in government falters in Brexit Britain

British small businesses take 'flight to flexibility' as trust in government falters in Brexit Britain.

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.

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

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?