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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 reluctant to take on new staff in 2017

Businesses are cautious about hiring amid nerves about economic prospects and the uncertainties of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

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Changes to auditing rules has saved small businesses thousands each

Changes to the small companies audit exemption rules by the government in 2012 led to an estimated £4.6 billion in savings for SMEs in 2015, research finds.

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Working Brits consider starting a business in 2017

Working Brits are getting itchy feet at work and are considering starting up their own businesses in 2017, research finds.

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Brexit concerns outweighed by cash flow and skills as barriers to growth

Concerns over cash flow and recruitment skills gaps are a greater barrier to growth than Britain leaving the European Union, according to research.

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Vast majority of self-employed are unaware of the end of self-assessment

Some 94 per cent of small business owners have not heard of the Making Tax Digital initiative, research finds.

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Why the cyber security skills gap could mean trouble for your business

British businesses could be put at increased risk of cyber attack by the UK’s severe shortage of cyber security expertise.

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Blundering banks: The research that shows businesses are being failed

Nearly half of SME owners claim the advice they received in the last year from their bank had a negative impact on their business operations.

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SME owners unaware of January Blues effect on staff

Business owners are turning a blind eye to the risk of employee churn as January blues bites, research finds.

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Blundering banks: The research that shows businesses are being failed

Nearly half of SME owners claim the advice they received in the last year from their bank had a negative impact on their business operations.

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SME owners unaware of January Blues effect on staff

Business owners are turning a blind eye to the risk of employee churn as January blues bites, research finds.

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The biggest concern for small businesses is rising costs

Over a fifth (22 per cent) of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cite rising costs as their biggest concern going into 2017.

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The top 10 industries to find a job in 2017

CV-Library reveals the best industries for 2017 to find a new job.

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Brits blame basic holiday allowance for lack of productivity

Britain’s workforce lifts the lid on the UK’s productivity shortage in a new online survey, calling for a more flexible approach to the traditional 9-5.

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UK workforce left in the dark about companies’ CSR initiatives

Employees feel misrepresented and dismissed by their employers around corporate donations deducted from their own salaries, a study finds.

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