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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.

200,000 apprentices are set to be recruited by SMEs in the next year

New projections reveal more than 200,000 apprentices are set to be recruited by SMEs in the next year.

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Sensation seekers make better CEOs, research finds

Bosses who are sensation seekers and take risks are more likely to be successful business leaders, research reveals.

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£47,000 shortfall in employer pension contributions for women

Employers are contributing less to women’s pensions than men: a result of the gender pay gap, career breaks for women and men working in larger businesses .

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Cross-border trade continues to rise despite Brexit uncertainty

Despite the uncertainties around Brexit, Brits are still purchasing more than ever from overseas retailers.

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Emails marked as confidential are more likely to boost clickthrough

Just one in five Brits will open a confidential message not intended for them, suggesting we’ve become far warier of phishing emails than our European counterparts.

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Act now to prepare your cloud for peaks, warns Rackspace

As spring begins to make an appearance, experts from Rackspace release their top tips for businesses trying to maintain their cloud.

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Business rates hike will ‘potentially finish small businesses’

Small business owners have spoken out about the shake-up in business rates that threatens to hit the smallest companies the hardest.

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£400m fund launches for northern SMEs

The British Business Bank launches a £400 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, aiming to boost business growth in the North of England and provide SMEs with access to finance.

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Business rates hike will ‘potentially finish small businesses’

Small business owners have spoken out about the shake-up in business rates that threatens to hit the smallest companies the hardest.

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£400m fund launches for northern SMEs

The British Business Bank launches a £400 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, aiming to boost business growth in the North of England and provide SMEs with access to finance.

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Commonwealth consumers want more UK goods and services

Almost three quarters of businesses feel they have more shared cultural values with the UK than with any other countries in Europe.

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Despite Brexit, the UK is the best country to start a business

There is a greater optimism from the UK population toward UK economic outlook than European economic outlook, a new study reveals.

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Consumers letting hackers sneak into their homes through smart devices

As UK consumers embrace smart devices, they expose themselves and their close ones to a new generation of cyber threats.

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CFOs focus on profitability and growth in 2017

Four in ten CFOs and financial directors aim to improve financial performance and grow margins in 2017.

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

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.

Business Technology

Friendly guide – top tips for small businesses switching to VoIP

With the landline shutdown coming fast, there’s never been a better time to switch to VoIP. Don’t let your small business be left behind!

Export & Import

Avoid delays with exports and imports

Many factors can affect products’ journeys from A to B. Here are some tips for best practice for successful shipping in the modern world