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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.

Procrastinators unite! Study exposes UK as a nation of WhatsApp addicts

Three quarters of UK workers admit they spend up to six hours procrastinating on Whatsapp, according to new poll.

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Firms not prepared for forthcoming data protection changes

New research suggests that businesses are simply not prepared for the new data protection laws coming in 2018.

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The top industries to find a job in right now

CV-Library reveals where job vacancies and salaries rose across the UK last quarter.

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UK investors rally behind post-Brexit business

More than half of UK investors believe Brexit will provide new opportunities for UK companies to expand their global presence.

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All that British workers really want is to work outdoors

All workers really want is to be outdoors - yet some only see 30 mins of fresh air per day.

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UK small businesses and entrepreneurs on the rise, says LinkedIn

The number of entrepreneurs in the UK has increased by 6.4 per cent over the last year, according to new research.

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Most UK small businesses impacted by supplier failure

Study reveals that UK firms are being held back by unclear supplier management processes and fragmented data.

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Red tape seen as top barrier to entrepreneurship, says new report

Nearly half of small business owners say that too much red tape is the biggest barrier to entrepreneurship.

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Most UK small businesses impacted by supplier failure

Study reveals that UK firms are being held back by unclear supplier management processes and fragmented data.

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Red tape seen as top barrier to entrepreneurship, says new report

Nearly half of small business owners say that too much red tape is the biggest barrier to entrepreneurship.

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Cost of energy crippling Britain’s micro-businesses

More than half of Britain’s micro-businesses feel rising cost of energy is crippling their future.

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SMEs failing to tap the potential of 4.7 million employees

UK SME managers are failing their employees as one-third reveal they don't have personal development meetings more than once a year.

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Boom in British eBay millionaires, with focus on fashion and furniture

eBay UK data reveals that the number of UK millionaires has grown by half over the last three years, from 443 to 663.

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Modern CFOs are driving customer experience with data

More than half of finance leaders report being responsible or accountable for customer focused initiatives.

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