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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 workers costing businesses £8,000 each a year thanks to inefficient comms

Businesses with 500 employees could be losing over £4 million annually, as employees lose nearly one day a week from inadequate communications capabilities.

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UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year

The UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year, with total job applications, vacancies and average salaries rising.

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Number of people wanting to launch a business increases Post-Brexit

Confidence is returning as the number of Brits wanting to start a business increased in the build-up to triggering Article 50.

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British SMEs enter the election season on a wave of optimism

British optimism from SMEs is higher than in the last quarter of 2016 and at its highest point going into the election season.

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Unsafe data security practices still common in the workplace

Dell unveils findings of its global End-User Security survey which highlights the widespread unsafe sharing of confidential data at work.

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UK retail sales post biggest quarterly fall since 2010

Retail sales in the UK hit its lowest quarterly fall since 2010, according to the office of national statistics.

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Business owners still failing to make their office eco-friendly

A third of all business owners are not taking measures to make their office eco-friendly, a new study reveals.

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New research reveals workplace stress map of the UK

A new study shows widespread regional pressures and poor self-esteem amongst British workers as stress continues to rise.

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Business owners still failing to make their office eco-friendly

A third of all business owners are not taking measures to make their office eco-friendly, a new study reveals.

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New research reveals workplace stress map of the UK

A new study shows widespread regional pressures and poor self-esteem amongst British workers as stress continues to rise.

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Growth Street wins over 600 investors in five months

The alternative business finance platform, Growth Street, grows quickly, picking up 600 investors through 2017.

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UK micro-businesses remain bullish despite fears over the economy

New research shows half of UK freelancers and micro-business owners think the economy will get worse over the next 6 months.

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UK SMEs spend £60 billion per year accessing expert consultants

Research shows that SMEs in the UK spend over £60 billion on external consultants and experts, per year.

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Investors looking to support British businesses this tax year

More than half of investors want to throw their weight behind supporting British business in the next tax year (2017/18).

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?