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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.

A quarter of UK employees are unhappy with their overall wellbeing

New report highlights how financial stress and poor physical health can impact employees wellbeing.

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Middle market businesses fail ethical hacking test

New survey shows 40 per cent of organisations fall victim to cybercrime, as employees remain uneducated on the topic.

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More than a quarter of UK SMEs rely on gig economy workers

Gig economy workers are employed at more than a quarter of UK SMEs in the last 12 months, new research reveals.

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Cut the jargon: The ingredients needed for a successful sale

New research shows communication and transparency as the vital ingredients to ensuring a successful business sale.

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SMEs and mid-market business leaders reveal what ignites their ambition

In today’s challenging climate, it’s essential for SME and mid-market business owners to have the ambition and drive that it takes to survive in tumultuous times.

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Yorkshire and The Humber is the happiest place to work, research shows

Research shows three quarters of employees from Yorkshire and the Humber are the happiest in Britain, with East of England second.

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Workplace happiness: foundations for sustained employee satisfaction

Here, Phil Sheridan, senior managing director at Robert Half, guides us on how to improve staff happiness in your business.

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Brick-and-mortar is retailers’ foundation, but online still needs some building

Despite substantial investment, large U.K retailers are less confident in their online shopping experience than small businesses.

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Workplace happiness: foundations for sustained employee satisfaction

Here, Phil Sheridan, senior managing director at Robert Half, guides us on how to improve staff happiness in your business.

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Brick-and-mortar is retailers’ foundation, but online still needs some building

Despite substantial investment, large U.K retailers are less confident in their online shopping experience than small businesses.

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Robots already taking over UK jobs, finds research

A new study reveals that UK jobs are increasingly coming under threat from automation, as technology slowly takes over processes.

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British businesses being throttled by growing pains

More than three quarters of UK businesses reported growth last year, but many came up against significant problems caused by this increased growth.

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UK businesses say barrier-free EU trade is a must for Brexit negotiations

Three quarters of UK businesses say barrier-free trade with the EU is more important than restricting the free movement of people in Brexit negotiations.

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UK landlords contribution to the economy hindered by rising tax burden

Landlords pump £15.9 billion into British economy through spending, double level of 2007, supporting thousands of jobs across property industry.

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

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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?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.