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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.

E-commerce survey finds evidence of retailer delivery problems

Business is booming for online retailers but only half are happy with their fulfilment operations, with almost two thirds admitting to not always shipping on time.

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Nearly nine in ten companies plan to hire MBA graduates in 2017

International hiring plans remain steady despite recent political uncertainty, as most companies plan to hire MBA graduates in 2017.

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UK businesses are breaking basic health and safety laws

Two thirds of UK businesses are breaking the most basic health and safety rules and are putting their employees in danger.

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Business owners are baffled by employment law jargon

New research suggests that more than half of business owners don’t know their employment law jargon.

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Contactless now the favoured way to pay for British shoppers

Contactless now the favoured way to pay for British shoppers as spending leaps 34 per cent since the start of 2017.

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Expats most commonly relocate for better career opportunities

Career opportunities, better pay and benefits and improved lifestyle are the main drivers for expats looking to move abroad.

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UK professionals want more support in returnships

Returnships are on the rise in the UK, with 79 per cent of the nation’s workers admitting they would be more inclined to join a company that offered a scheme.

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FTSE 350 companies’ level of support for pension schemes sinks

Companies’ ability to fulfil pension schemes promises at its lowest level since the recession- according to PwC’s Pension Support Index.

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UK professionals want more support in returnships

Returnships are on the rise in the UK, with 79 per cent of the nation’s workers admitting they would be more inclined to join a company that offered a scheme.

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FTSE 350 companies’ level of support for pension schemes sinks

Companies’ ability to fulfil pension schemes promises at its lowest level since the recession- according to PwC’s Pension Support Index.

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70 per cent of businesses have suffered a cyber security breach

Government is committed to investing £1.9 billion to protect nation from cyber-attacks, as more than half of UK businesses suffer a cyber security breach.

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Staff perks – workers want early finish Fridays and flexible hours

New research on office workers show the perks people want and get and it might not be as expensive to offer as you might think.

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EU-27 skilled workers likely to leave the UK before Brexit

Baker McKenzie survey of EU-27 skilled workers employed by companies either in the FTSE 250 or with a revenue of over £50 million.

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A third of UK employees will have left their jobs by the end of June

Research by recruitment specialist Robert Half reveals that by the end of June, more than a third of UK employees will have left their current job.

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