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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.

British employees give the most ridiculous excuses for calling in sick

Ahead of National Sicky Day, UK bosses reveal the most ludicrous reasons given by employees when calling in sick.

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Poor hiring decisions generate losses of up to £15,000

New research from CV-Library reveals the real cost of bad recruitment for small businesses.

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Financial fears and budget holidays shake up UK travel market in 2017

A new survey uncovers a new picture for travel operators in the UK market in 2017, as financial stress impacts on travellers.

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EMEA businesses set to face significant talent drought in 2017

Skills shortages and changing priorities amongst top candidates present new test for EMEA businesses, survey reveals.

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Red Saturday to begin Valentine’s day spending rush in the UK

Brits will kick off their Valentine’s Day shopping on the fourth of February – dubbed ‘Red Saturday’, in a big spending surge.

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Half of businesses say security is key challenge for digital transformation

Half of organisations consider security the number one challenge impeding digital transformation, research reveals.

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BT invites SMEs to help secure the nations economic security

Latest BT Infinity Lab competition launched with £30,000 in prizes where finalists will face 'Dragons Den' style expert panel.

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Skills gap revealed as three quarters of SMEs plan big data project

Big data is being given priority in the boardroom as 76 per cent of UK companies are planning a big data or analytics project within the next 12 months.

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BT invites SMEs to help secure the nations economic security

Latest BT Infinity Lab competition launched with £30,000 in prizes where finalists will face 'Dragons Den' style expert panel.

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Skills gap revealed as three quarters of SMEs plan big data project

Big data is being given priority in the boardroom as 76 per cent of UK companies are planning a big data or analytics project within the next 12 months.

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Microbusiness optimism trails behind larger SMEs

Micro and small-sized firms sharply divided on their outlook towards productivity improvements, entering new markets and raising finance.

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Competition for jobs is rife, as candidate applications rise in January

January job applications on the rise, with job vacancies and salaries also witnessing impressive growth, study reveals.

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London mums forced into late motherhood, new research finds

Women in London cannot afford to have children until much later than the rest of the country because of stagnant salaries and rocketing housing prices.

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The coding gap is making businesses less agile, say marketers

Majority of marketers believe business agility is now defined by coding confidence and level of integration with the developer team.

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