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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.

Brexit fears double for new graduates as uncertain grows

UK graduates favour the Labour party for job security, as Brexit fears double for newly passed students.

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Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan

Following the WannaCry cyber attack and the IT collapse at BA, research shows business still don't have a cyber security plan.

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The average Brit loses 16 days a year commuting to and from work

Over two thirds of the nation’s workers are losing up to 16 days a year commuting according to new research from CV Library.

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Last parliament a strong term for UK businesses

New data from Inform Direct and the ONS highlights the 11 per cent growth in the number of companies during the last parliament. The statistics also reveal that the strongest growth has been seen in Labour constituencies.

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Why protecting the reputation of your business is important

PR disasters don’t just happen to big firms – FSB urges smaller businesses to take steps to protect their reputation.

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Extreme sports and business success go hand in hand

New Moneypenny survey suggests a link between extreme sports and business success, as 50 per cent of senior executives have participated in extreme sports.

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Injury at work? Three quarters of workers suffer in their job

The majority of UK workers report having suffered an injury or illness at work, a new study reveals.

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More than a third of students and graduates want to start work in SMEs

Small businesses in the UK hold more attraction to students and graduates than larger companies, new research reveals.

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Injury at work? Three quarters of workers suffer in their job

The majority of UK workers report having suffered an injury or illness at work, a new study reveals.

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More than a third of students and graduates want to start work in SMEs

Small businesses in the UK hold more attraction to students and graduates than larger companies, new research reveals.

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Most CMOs in financial sector are now prepared for GDPR

The majority of CMOs in the financial sector prepared for GDPR, but only 4 per cent acknowledge marketers are responsible for compliance.

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The perks of work – staff want early finish Fridays and flexible hours

New research on office workers show the perks people want and get, highlighting that offering perks to staff might not be as expensive as you first thought.

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Falling value of the pound revealed as UK workers top concern

Automation in the workplace is seen as a bigger threat than immigration as a new study highlights the top concerns for Brits.

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UK businesses at risk through poor reference checking practices

Only 42 per cent of employees have been through a reference checking process for their current job and half admit to taking advantage of this.

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.

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?