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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.

How to manage your time out of the office over the festive season

Many workers will be struggling to switch off from work this Christmas, here are some tips to relax and recharge over the festive period.

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New guide to help businesses understand their obligations

Small businesses have a responsibility to look after client data and must understand their obligations to customers, a new guide advises.

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Employees have witnessed cheating at the office Christmas party

Nearly half of office workers have seen people cheating and kissing colleagues at their work Christmas party, a new study reveals.

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Working parents call for more government and employer support

CIPD calls for a step change from UK government and employers as research finds that support for working parents still isn’t hitting the mark.

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Contractors shying away from taking sick days

The majority of contractors have not taken a sick day in the past two years, research finds.

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Small shops to benefit from £7.5 billion Christmas boost

Small shops and businesses set to benefit from the festive cheer as consumers look to spend, a new study reveals.

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UK finance teams spending almost a day a week on admin tasks

Finance workers think there is a disconnect between where they spend their time and what they should be focussing on, a new study reveals.

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Is local business performance related to Central London Tube lines?

Businesses based in Zone 1 London have larger average turnovers depending on which tube line they are based on.

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UK finance teams spending almost a day a week on admin tasks

Finance workers think there is a disconnect between where they spend their time and what they should be focussing on, a new study reveals.

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Is local business performance related to Central London Tube lines?

Businesses based in Zone 1 London have larger average turnovers depending on which tube line they are based on.

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Side businesses generate over £40bn a year to the UK economy

More than a quarter of Brits in full-time employment are earning money outside of their 9-to-5 – a total of over six million people, a new study reveals.

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Businesses urged to get plans for currency risk in 2017

In light of major the political events of 2016, businesses are urged to not remain complacent when it comes to mitigating currency risk.

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Small business appetite for equity finance increases

Small business appetite for long term equity-based finance has increased significantly in the last 12 months, research finds.

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Young Brits believe current employer can make them successful

Young Brits believe your 40’s is when you are the most successful within your careers, but that their current employer can help them succeed.

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