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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.

Have managers lost the ability to listen to bad news?

A new study by Cambridge Judge Business School suggests managers don't listen to bad news which leads to poor decisions.

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Businesses fear post-Brexit era – planning for a new future

Two thirds of businesses say Brexit vote has negatively impacted their growth potential and will be financially damaging to their organisation.

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Britain is on track for a million agency workers by 2020

The number of UK agency workers is set to reach one million by 2020, despite persistent unfair pay, a new study reveals.

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New luxury brands in London prove capital’s International appeal

A new wave of international brands to the high streets of London proves that the capital is still a magnet for luxury brands, a new study reveals.

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Britain on track to become a scale up nation despite Brexit

Four out of five scale up leaders expect their growth to continue despite the uncertainties created by Brexit, a new study reveals.

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Alibaba and CNBC join forces to launch Pop Up Start Up

CNBC, Alibaba.com and Hub are teaming up to create a brand new business entertainment show, Pop Up Start Up which debuts on December 16th.

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British workers argue with colleagues over the Christmas shift

More than half of British workers don't get a choice about working over Christmas period, resulting in workplace arguments, a new study reveals.

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Time to shake up the digital high-street, calls 123 Reg

3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.

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British workers argue with colleagues over the Christmas shift

More than half of British workers don't get a choice about working over Christmas period, resulting in workplace arguments, a new study reveals.

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Time to shake up the digital high-street, calls 123 Reg

3 in 5 people say online searches favour big, chain stores, meaning independent businesses lose out, a new study reveals.

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Confidence rebounds as landlords move to limit impact of taxes changes

Landlord confidence bounces back from record low in 2016 as they take action to soften the blow of the upcoming tax changes.

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Christmas crafters: Traders enjoy festive profits all year round

Businesses who produce Christmas crafts sell all year round rather than limiting festive sales to the few months prior to December.

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Time running out to solve national productivity puzzle, warns ACCA

Urgent action is required to boost national productivity as the economy reacts and adjusts to Brexit, according to ACCA.

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Employees lose two working days a year to late meetings

Employees are losing approximately 19 hours each year due to meetings which don’t start on time, a new 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