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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.

Local government business support getting worse, report shows

UK small businesses report being unhappy with the amount of support they receive from local government.

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British Business Bank expands partnership with Funding Circle

British Business Bank to invest heavily into UK SMEs in 2017 through new funding programme Funding Circle.

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Salaries rise across in December as businesses prepare for new year

December reported low recruitment, but average salaries across the UK has increased, with key cities witnessing stand-out growth.

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£34 billion opportunity waiting to be unlocked by SMEs

New research uncovers a £34 billion economic opportunity waiting to be unlocked from Britain’s SMEs by 2021.

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Almost half of UK adults have thought about changing their career

Nearly half of Brits admit that they have considered moving elsewhere with their career after the new year, a study reveals.

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Six in ten SME invoices unpaid within debtor period

An increasing amount of SMEs are suffering from delayed invoice payments as a study reveals one in six small firms are forced into the ‘90 day club’.

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Business ownership is key to Generation Y retention

Eight in ten graduates rate employee ownership as the main influencer to their career choice, a new study reveals.

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SMEs call for intelligent video surveillance to protect their properties

SME owners seek smarter video surveillance to tackle theft and loss as it emerges that legacy systems provide limited proof of crime.

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Business ownership is key to Generation Y retention

Eight in ten graduates rate employee ownership as the main influencer to their career choice, a new study reveals.

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SMEs call for intelligent video surveillance to protect their properties

SME owners seek smarter video surveillance to tackle theft and loss as it emerges that legacy systems provide limited proof of crime.

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Small business owners pushed to breaking point over stress

UK business owners are struggling for motivation in the face of financial stress, lost time with their families and their own emotional and physical health.

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UK SMEs will face a growing cyber threat in 2017

RSA outlines their top tips for SMEs to protect themselves from cyber threats after three quarters experience some form of cyber attack.

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£1 billion support package pledged to support UK businesses

Metro Bank has pledged to give both new and existing UK businesses over £1 billion to boost the UK economy.

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No progress in government export campaign, says ICAEW

The government need to do more to support SMEs post Brexit and encourage businesses to sell and export overseas.

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