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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 target overseas trade outside EU

Medium-sized companies are more likely to expand into new markets than small businesses, a new study reveals.

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Majority of 18-34 year olds rely on their parents to help them with their job search

Half of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 have had their parents help them with a job application, study reveals.

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Unlocking the power of women as angel investors

The number of women who are currently angel investors has not increased over two years, study reveals.

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Global study reveals strategic business objectives misaligned with talent acquisition efforts

Alignment with business strategy and use of mobile technologies key to unlocking true potential of talent acquisition.

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Budget 2017: The Spring Budget for small businesses at a glance

Here, we give you a quick summary of how Chancellor Philip Hammond's Spring Budget will affect you.

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Budget 2017: Chancellor eases the pain on business rates

Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled three measures to address those companies affected by the burden of higher business rates.

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Budget 2017: Hammond punishes self-employed with hike to national insurance

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced in the 2017 Budget that the self-employed will suffer the pain of a National Insurance increase.

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Why so many businesses are still confused by SEO

Web searches still drive 300 per cent more traffic than social media as 5 per cent of business owners say they have no idea what SEO is.

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Budget 2017: Hammond punishes self-employed with hike to national insurance

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced in the 2017 Budget that the self-employed will suffer the pain of a National Insurance increase.

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Why so many businesses are still confused by SEO

Web searches still drive 300 per cent more traffic than social media as 5 per cent of business owners say they have no idea what SEO is.

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International Women’s Day: JK Rowling most admired British businesswoman

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has topped the list of most admired British women in business, with more than a third of respondents (35.6 per cent) saying they admire her most.

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No excuse for discrimination in the workplace

Widespread discrimination is found in companies that try to implement an old fashioned dress code for their staff.

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ACCA tells businesses large and small – ‘apprenticeships make clear business sense’

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will be vital to the take-up and success of apprenticeships, according to ACCA.

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UK firms adapt to ‘new normal’ of international trade

Half of firms rank currency risk as the biggest challenge to conducting international business after the 2016 Referendum.

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?

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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