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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.

Brits just won’t stop working, as annual leave goes to waste

Research shows that in 2016 UK workers grafted an extra £17 billion of free work, as they didn’t take the annual leave that they’re entitled to.

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Tech sector shrugs off election and Brexit worries

Fergus Caheny, head of tech at Smith & Williamson points out the developing belief within the tech sector and takes a look at how Brexit might affect us.

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UK SMEs optimistic about post Brexit futures

A year on from the Brexit referendum, confidence among UK small businesses remains high and businesses are still optimistic.

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EU referendum one year on: SMEs divided on chance of Brexit success

Twenty two per cent of SME owners say initial response to Brexit has been positive for their business; 18 per cent have experienced a negative reaction to the EU referendum.

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UK businesses reveal their biggest interview bugbears

From turning up too early, to not dressing appropriately, CV-Library reveals the key turnoffs that are putting hiring professionals off of candidates.

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Hot or not? Hot-desking offices have dirtier desks, study finds

Study by Initial Washroom Hygiene finds microbiological activity is 18 per cent higher in hot-desking office environments.

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Brits queue up to complain about shopping

New research reveals a stark disconnect between what customers actually want and what retailers think they want when shopping.

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SMEs uncertain of Brexit impact on GDPR

With GDPR presenting a challenging prospect for UK SMBs in the first place, Brexit has caused further confusion.

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Brits queue up to complain about shopping

New research reveals a stark disconnect between what customers actually want and what retailers think they want when shopping.

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SMEs uncertain of Brexit impact on GDPR

With GDPR presenting a challenging prospect for UK SMBs in the first place, Brexit has caused further confusion.

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Eight in ten businesses recruit for digital transformation

Research reveals that organisations are actively creating positions to facilitate digitalisation efforts within financial functions over the next 12 months.

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Purpose not profit is business leaders’ key to success

Three quarters of respondents say that embracing and integrating corporate purpose in their organisation is key to succeeding in the uncertain global economy.

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The ‘Uber for escorts’ just got funded

Rendevu founder, Reuben Coppa has secured funding for his 'Uber for Escorts' app that aims to make the sex industry safer.

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Businesswomen less confident than men about prospects post-Brexit

Female business leaders remain less confident about economic security and business prospects post Brexit than male leaders.

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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?