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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.

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.

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International trade takes a tumble for UK SMEs

International trading for British SMEs falls to an all time low of just 28 per cent moving into the second quarter of 2017.

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Majority of Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace

New study reveals most Brits have experienced bad leadership in the workplace, resulting in a lack of motivation, low morale and little direction for staff.

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British businesses favour barrier-free trade with the EU

Just 6 per cent of British businesses want the government to prioritise curbing immigration during the Brexit negotiations, research finds.

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Consumers do not believe brands care about the social causes they promote

Following Pepsi’s widely criticised activism-themed ad, a study finds that a third of British people believe that brands don’t care about the social causes they promote.

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Facebook launches new UK SME Council to connect businesses with its executives

Facebook has launched a UK SME Council, as research reveals businesses that connect and collaborate are more confident.

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Blok Knives awarded small business grant of £20,000

The winner of the second FedEx Small Business Grant competition in the UK has been announced by FedEx Express.

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Facebook launches new UK SME Council to connect businesses with its executives

Facebook has launched a UK SME Council, as research reveals businesses that connect and collaborate are more confident.

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Blok Knives awarded small business grant of £20,000

The winner of the second FedEx Small Business Grant competition in the UK has been announced by FedEx Express.

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Local businesses are more trusted than large enterprises, finds research

Two-fifths (41 per cent) of people are more likely to trust local businesses than bigger companies, research finds.

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What do UK professionals do to try and impress their new boss?

Nearly three quarters of workers say that they aspire to impress their boss for as long as they work at that company.

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New study reveals just what it takes to run your own business

Traits such as passion, confidence and being able to rise to the challenge are just some of the key attributes needed to run your own business, research finds.

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How are London businesses leading the way in smarter working?

Business leaders in the capital let their staff spend the most time working out of the office during an average week, research finds.

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

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