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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.

Hospitality may have to wait until March for omicron money

Hospitality business are struggling as they wait for emergency funding to help them cope with the impact brought on by omicron Plan B rules

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Two-thirds of Brits plan to start businesses in the future

Two in three Brits want to start their own business – do you? We find out what motivates entrepreneurs-to-be and what concerns they have

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Penalties waived for businesses missing tax deadline

Late filing and late payment penalties to be waived for one month for self-assessment taxpayers

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Who is Steven Bartlett, the Dragons’ Den dragon?

Steven Bartlett, the new dragon on Dragons' Den, started a social media business from his bedroom, aged 21. Today he is a multimillionaire entrepreneur, investor, author and podcast host

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Late payment could close one in ten small businesses

8% of small businesses face going out of business in 2022 because of late payment by clients, says latest FSB survey of small firms

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Sunak offers £1bn omicron business support package

Chancellor succumbs to pressure from business leaders and announces more than £1bn of support for companies across the UK hit hardest by omicron

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Businesses call for £12bn tax hike to be scrapped

Lord Bilimoria, head of lobby group CBI, is just one voice calling on the Government to drop a £12bn tax raid on businesses in April, while the gym sector asks for business rates to be scrapped

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Omicron and small business – what are the rules?

Working from home guidance, mandatory face masks and Covid vaccine passports for events. What are the new omicron rules and how do they affect your small business?

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Businesses call for £12bn tax hike to be scrapped

Lord Bilimoria, head of lobby group CBI, is just one voice calling on the Government to drop a £12bn tax raid on businesses in April, while the gym sector asks for business rates to be scrapped

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Omicron and small business – what are the rules?

Working from home guidance, mandatory face masks and Covid vaccine passports for events. What are the new omicron rules and how do they affect your small business?

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MBH wants to buy up to 20 small businesses a year

MBH offers way for entrepreneurs to enjoy advantages of being publicly listed company while retaining 100% control of their business

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Tweet questions to Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis

Join the Dragons’ Den star and small business cheerleader for a special Twitter Q&A this Thursday at 4pm using the hashtag #AskTheoPaphitis

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Shoppers spend more with firms online than in-person – study

People commonly spend more if they shop with a small business online than they would if they were to spend with them in-person

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Business rates relief fund yet to pay out single penny

Government's bruited £1.5bn business rates relief fund for businesses most affected by Covid has yet to make single payment, leaving over 400,000 businesses dangling

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