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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.

Marketers prioritise online social media when launching new products

Social media is king when marketers are choosing which platforms to launch new products, according to new research.

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UK SMEs enterprises aren’t letting Brexit slow them down this Christmas

The majority of UK businesses won’t be making adjustments to their business this Christmas shopping season, despite Brexit.

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Black Friday expected to pull £5.8 billion over the four day sales weekend

Bargain hunters to spend a combined 15 per cent more on sales weekend than in 2015, according to new research.

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UK misses out on £45 billion due to youth unemployment record

The UK must boost the employability of young people to improve economic growth, a new study reveals.

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Consumers willing to accept promotional offers in return for passwords

Consumers say they would accept discounts and special offers from retailers in exchange for their passwords, a new study finds.

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Autumn Statement 2016: SME reaction to Hammond’s venture capital investment

UK SMEs react to Chancellor Philip Hammond's pledge to invest £400 million to UK startups.

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Autumn Statement 2016: Squeeze to be worse than last parliament

Lower earnings growth and ongoing welfare cuts mean that a renewed income squeeze will be more severe than the last parliament.

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Online fraud attempts expected to rise this Christmas

Consumers and online retailers in the UK need to be on high alert as fraudsters are expected to be out in full force.

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Autumn Statement 2016: Squeeze to be worse than last parliament

Lower earnings growth and ongoing welfare cuts mean that a renewed income squeeze will be more severe than the last parliament.

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Online fraud attempts expected to rise this Christmas

Consumers and online retailers in the UK need to be on high alert as fraudsters are expected to be out in full force.

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Low-paid self employed ‘need affordable NI contributions’

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) has commented on the changes confirmed for national insurance (NI) contributions for the self employed.

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Bad saving habits stop British consumers from saving for the big Christmas shop

With Christmas just around the corner, a new survey reveals the bad spending habits leaving Brits in the red.

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Advance London: Helping SMEs to capitalise on circular economy

London Waste and Recycling Board launches Advance London - a new circular economy business support programme for SMEs.

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Britain the biggest Christmas spending nation in Europe

£77.56 billion will be spent during the Christmas shopping season in the UK this year, making Brits the biggest spenders in Europe.

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