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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.

SMEs missing out on valuable time due to finance management

Soldo survey of 1,200 UK businesses reveals employees spend an average of 4.1 hours each week on invoicing, accounting, expenses, and budgeting.

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Anti-business Budget and Article 50 fail to knock SME appetite for borrowing

The average value of finance enquiries by small and micro UK businesses increased in the month following the Spring Budget.

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Absence makes the heart grow stronger for British business travellers

Two thirds of British business travellers think working away from home helps improve their relationships with loved ones and family.

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Running a small food business: Essential health and safety information

Here are some vital health and safety tips for those aspiring to start their own food business.

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Seed enterprise investment scheme set for record year

A record number of small businesses are expected to raise money through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) this year, including high-growth technology companies.

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Caffeine addiction: employee coffee trips costing British businesses

One in ten people leave work four times or more each week to pick up coffee, a new study reveals.

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UK businesses hit 43,000 times each by cyber attacks in 2017

The overall rate of cyber attacks on UK businesses falls in first three months of year, but SMEs are still big targets for criminals.

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UK SMEs hit with big fines for unlicensed software damages

Damages and legalisation costs for companies caught with unlicensed software are increasing year-on-year.

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UK businesses hit 43,000 times each by cyber attacks in 2017

The overall rate of cyber attacks on UK businesses falls in first three months of year, but SMEs are still big targets for criminals.

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UK SMEs hit with big fines for unlicensed software damages

Damages and legalisation costs for companies caught with unlicensed software are increasing year-on-year.

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Where is the best city in the UK to launch a start-up?

Expert Market has compiled a brand new report looking at which city in the UK promises the best ecosystem for budding startups.

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Half of SMEs lost money on self-assessment errors in 2016

More than half of SMEs believe there is enough information available about the self-assessment tax.

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SMEs frustrated with high cost online advertising

Small businesses report frustration at comparing high costs of online advertising with direct sales and results to their company.

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British employers increasingly offer unusual workplace perks

To try and attract and retain the very best in young talent, businesses are increasingly offering unusual workplace perks.

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