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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.

How to improve your office workspace?

A new UK-wide survey has lifted the lid on what Britain’s workforce would change about their office space, given the chance.

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Employers spend less than a day a year making business critical decisions

New research shows that UK business leaders don't waste their time when considering business critical decisions.

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The great British commute: How long do you spend travelling?

Nearly one in ten Brits travel up to three hours or more each day. This amounts to 720 hours or one month every year!

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UK Businesses to sever supply chains to the EU to avoid Brexit tariffs

UK businesses see supply chains become more expensive as a result of the weaker Pound following the Brexit result, the (CIPS) finds.

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Is your business prepared for the incoming GDPR?

In the midst of the ‘Wannacry’ ransomware cyberattack, businesses are urged to get clued up on the incoming GDPR.

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Three in five UK businesses expect a breach in 2017

Nearly a third of UK businesses leaders expect a breach of their files or data in 2017 without their organisation knowing it.

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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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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.

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