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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.

14 million Brits set to spend £1.96 billion during Cyber Weekend

Black Friday kicks off a four-day sales weekend for 14 million shoppers in Britain - with UK sales accounting for 60 per cent of total Black Friday expenditure across Europe.

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UK SMEs back soft Brexit if Article 50 is triggered

UK SMEs back soft Brexit, as less than a third are confident that government can protect their business from impact of Article 50.

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Quarter of British businesses have no protection against a potential cyber attack

British businesses that don't consider online security are leaving themselves open to a potential cyber attack, a new study reveals.

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Letting voicemail answer your calls could be costing your business

Relying on voicemail is having a huge detrimental effect on the bottom line of Britain’s smallest businesses, new research suggests.

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English small businesses are unprepared for water deregulation

English businesses are not preparing for the opportunities that the new water deregulation will offer, a new study finds.

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What small businesses can learn from mobile games security

Consumers put themselves at risk by downloading apps that have the ability to control their device.

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Autumn statement a chance to build small business confidence

Mark Sismey-Durrant from Hampshire Trust Bank, explains what he wants to see from this years Autumn Statement.

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Better payment practice could have saved 50,000 small businesses

If payments had been made on time and as promised, 50,000 business deaths could have been avoided, a new study reveals.

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Autumn statement a chance to build small business confidence

Mark Sismey-Durrant from Hampshire Trust Bank, explains what he wants to see from this years Autumn Statement.

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Better payment practice could have saved 50,000 small businesses

If payments had been made on time and as promised, 50,000 business deaths could have been avoided, a new study reveals.

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ThinCats secures two new accreditations in drive for best practice

ThinCats has survived its assessment and received two new accreditations for best practice and industry standards.

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UK university to help chronic pain sufferers back to work

University researchers are exploring new ways to get chronic pain sufferers out of the house and back to work.

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UK small businesses plan to reduce costs in 2017

Brexit has sparked the urge for companies to cut back, with rising costs, uncertainty and financial concerns troubling small businesses.

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UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension

More than half of UK workers have no idea how much their employer contributes to their pension, a new study reveals.

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