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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.

Generation X workers are as ambitious as their millennial counterparts

More than a third of Generation X workers are seeking university-level education or professional qualification in the next 24 months.

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How cutting annoying office phrases can help boost morale

There are many annoying office phrases that you will hear in a UK office. Studies show that cutting them out can help boost morale.

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Freelancers confident about striking better work/life balance

Freelancers and contractors are most optimistic about striking a better work/life balance in the next 12 months.

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Consumers admit to ‘abandoning a basket’ to secure a bigger discount

Consumers are savvier than ever when it comes to seeking discounts online and able to ‘game the system’ to secure the best deals.

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Social media bragging spilling out into workplace communications

Social media has been blamed for the growing trend of office workers using out of office emails to brag about their summer holidays.

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SME owners aged 18-24 prioritise strategy over convenience

SME owners aged 18-24 twice as likely to prioritise strategy over convenience when setting up their business.

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Organisations risk hefty fines after failing to prepare for cyber attacks

Organisations risk hefty government fines as new research shows continuing failure to prepare for cyber attacks.

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Millions stolen from businesses across the UK

New data reveals that £184 million worth of items have been stolen between 2013 and 2016 across the UK.

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Organisations risk hefty fines after failing to prepare for cyber attacks

Organisations risk hefty government fines as new research shows continuing failure to prepare for cyber attacks.

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Millions stolen from businesses across the UK

New data reveals that £184 million worth of items have been stolen between 2013 and 2016 across the UK.

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Life begins at 40, but does work discontent begin at 35?

Under-appreciation and stress fuel discontent as employees get older, with happiness at work falling after the age of 35.

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Brits spend just 3.7 days out of five doing office-related work

In a survey of 865 office workers, it was discovered that Brits are spending more than two hours a day procrastinating.

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Employers still failing to give autonomy to workers

UK employers are failing to give employees the autonomy in the workplace which helps keep them productive and happy.

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Extra £3.4 billion collected from SMEs for underpayment of VAT

£3.4 billion was collected from enquiries into SMEs for underpayment of VAT, as part of HMRC’s crackdown on tax evasion.

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?