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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.

We never bounce back from being unemployed, research shows

Losing a job creates a ‘new normal’ for our wellbeing that never goes back to pre-unemployment levels, a new international study reveals.

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The real reasons Brits love being business owners

Business owners reveal what they love most about starting and owning their own business in a new study.

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Are you experienced? Businesses reveal biggest barriers to youth employment

Two fifths of SMEs highlight a lack of experience as a major barrier for young applicants in the hiring process.

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Europe’s most powerful business women have above average number of children

Europe’s most powerful business women have more children than the European average, a new study reveals.

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Media planners rely less on insights for advertising strategy

Media planners are favouring contextual data and insights when it comes to defining advertising strategies.

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SMEs call for faster and more flexible business loan approvals

Small businesses request a faster, more flexible way to apply and receive business loans to cover shortfalls.

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No hope for two thirds of self-employed first time buyers

Nearly two thirds of self-employed people do not know how they will manage to buy their first home, with many giving up being self-employed to save for a mortgage.

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New survey reveals the true cost of IT neglect on UK businesses

IT issues are costing small businesses valuable time, effort and profits, as they don't have the tools needed to tackle them.

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No hope for two thirds of self-employed first time buyers

Nearly two thirds of self-employed people do not know how they will manage to buy their first home, with many giving up being self-employed to save for a mortgage.

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New survey reveals the true cost of IT neglect on UK businesses

IT issues are costing small businesses valuable time, effort and profits, as they don't have the tools needed to tackle them.

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Unemployment hits 41-year low but pay recovery coming to an end

The UK economy is doing well, with unemployment at an 41 year low, but the short lived pay recovery is set to slow.

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Budget 2017: NI increase for self-employed scrapped by government

The government has made a shocking U-turn on their plans to raise NI contributions for the self-employed, by scrapping the initiative altogether.

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Why a third of UK employees keep mental illness a secret at work

Many UK employees are not open about mental health conditions at work due to fear of judgement or an impact on their career.

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Plan ahead to avoid Easter payment delays

Small businesses should start planning now to maximise profits over the Easter period and avoid payment delays.

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.

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