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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 businesses are failing to keep employees productive over the summer

New survey reveals that employees are willing to give up part of their salary for an office revamp to boost productivity.

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UK salaries increase at a steady rate, despite post-election uncertainty

It’s positive news for workers this month, as average salaries in the UK rose by a steady 1.3 per cent when compared with data from June 2016.

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UK employees waste 400 million days a year on unnecessary tasks

Research shows that businesses are missing the ‘smaller tasks’ issues and not realising the big impact these are having on the output of their employees.

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Why entrepreneurs are more giving to charity as their company grows

Entrepreneurs are placing much more emphasis on philanthropy and giving to charity than they would have done ten years ago

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Gender equality won’t be achieved unless businesses take action

Three in five employers say gender equality won’t be achieved unless businesses take action, as Young Women's Trust launches new research.

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Two thirds of SME retailers feel bullish about UK trading conditions

Levelling the playing field with cost effective and smarter delivery options lets SMEs take on the larger online retailers

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One in three now comfortable talking about mental health at work

Claims for mental health treatment through work is up 53 per cent over 10 years, with stress and anxiety diagnoses doubled since last year.

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The Coffice economy is booming and four out of five Brits are part of it

The size of the coffice economy (that’s coffee shop-office) is extensive, a survey suggests that four out of five Brits have worked from a coffee shop and 13 per cent of us do so every day.

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One in three now comfortable talking about mental health at work

Claims for mental health treatment through work is up 53 per cent over 10 years, with stress and anxiety diagnoses doubled since last year.

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The Coffice economy is booming and four out of five Brits are part of it

The size of the coffice economy (that’s coffee shop-office) is extensive, a survey suggests that four out of five Brits have worked from a coffee shop and 13 per cent of us do so every day.

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Self-employed would value receiving sick pay above other benefits

New research reveals that UK freelancers and micro-business owners say that sick pay is the most valuable statutory pay benefit they could receive.

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Robots must understand human behaviour to reduce mistakes

Robots need to understand human behaviour to reduce mistakes in the workplace, before they can be fully integrated, study says.

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SMEs gift nearly £1000 of rewards a year to employees

SMEs gift almost £1,000 (£910) of rewards earned on spending across charge, credit and loyalty cards to employees each year.

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It’s all about the deal – shoppers search for discounts before buying

New research suggests that customers are reluctant to make a purchase online if they don't have a discount code or voucher to hand.

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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?