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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.

Most HR staff are kept awake thinking about work

New research reveals that 93 per cent of HR staff are kept awake at night thinking about work.

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FedEx SME export report reveals UK SMEs fuelling UK export growth

New research reveals international trade to EU countries contributes 59 per cent of exporting SMEs total revenues.

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Men more open with emotions at work than women, study reveals

Research indicates men are more likely to confide in bosses about affairs of the heart and be more accepting of workplace romances than women.

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Love is in the air for workers in northern cities this Valentine’s day

Professionals in northern cities emerge as the most likely to have an office romance, according to new research.

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Why are women not joining the construction industry?

Recruiting more women to trades like plumbing, electrical, landscaping and building is just as economically vital as getting more women onto FTSE 100 boards.

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Drop in EU national workers contributing to skills and labour shortages

Business owners report concern of a potential skills and labour shortage due to restrictions on EU nationals.

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SMEs too busy battling red tape to focus on business growth

Hurdles like HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin are stopping owners from growing their enterprise.

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Britain witnesses the demise of high street shops

Britain is suffering from the demise of the high street as the UK loses 15 shops per day.

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SMEs too busy battling red tape to focus on business growth

Hurdles like HR compliance, health and safety demands and pension admin are stopping owners from growing their enterprise.

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Britain witnesses the demise of high street shops

Britain is suffering from the demise of the high street as the UK loses 15 shops per day.

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Unhealthy employees costing British firms in lost productivity

British employers are losing on average 27.5 days of productive time per employee each year as staff take time off sick and underperform in the office.

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One in three SMEs hit by critical business issues

A third of UK small business owners have experienced critical business issues that have had a damaging impact on their business.

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Senior decision makers reveal people skills are the most valuable asset

Business leaders consider people skills to be the most valuable asset for employees, over communication and maths skills.

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SMEs remain confident they will thrive in 2017 and beyond

UK SMEs look forward to increased revenues & profits, with plans to focus on expansion and sales growth to drive financial performance.

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