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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.

The BCC is calling on the government to help businesses rebuild

The British Chambers of Commerce has published a set of recommendations to help businesses build back stronger post-pandemic.

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Landlords blocked from evicting small businesses for another nine months

Government blocks landlords from evicting small businesses for non payment of rent due to Covid-19 until March 2022

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How to win a £25,000 Business Boost grant for your small firm

The Business Boost grant competition can help you to start, grow or revive your small business. Find out how to enter

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Small business calls for support extension to match reopening delay

Small business organisations call for stop to employers helping pay for furlough, forbearance on Covid loans and extending the ban on landlords evicting commercial tenants

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Half of the UK’s newest business owners are millennials

The largest proportion of new businesses were started by millennials, according to a study based on figures from Companies House

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Small business to spend £23bn this year alone keeping Covid safe

On average each small business in Britain will spend £4,850 staying Covid safe throughout 2021

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Win a chance to sell into China with Alibaba

Entrants could get marketing advice and tools to boost their exposure as well as being pitched to some of the most famous influencers in China

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Swap Bounce Back debt for employee equity, say industry experts

The FSB and Ownership at Work suggest that swapping Bounce Back debt for employee equity could save small firms from closure.

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Win a chance to sell into China with Alibaba

Entrants could get marketing advice and tools to boost their exposure as well as being pitched to some of the most famous influencers in China

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Swap Bounce Back debt for employee equity, say industry experts

The FSB and Ownership at Work suggest that swapping Bounce Back debt for employee equity could save small firms from closure.

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TikTok launches entrepreneur competition with £5,000 cash prize

TikTok has launched a competition for entrepreneurs with a package of prizes for the winner. Here's what you need to know and how to enter

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How to win £20,000 in TV advertising with Sky Media’s SME100 scheme

Sky Media's SME100 is back, offering TV advertising worth £20,000 to small businesses across the UK. Find out how to apply

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SMEs forecast to create 1.2m jobs in Britain over the coming year

With optimism coming from the vaccine rollout programme, UK SMEs expect to be hiring 1.2m staff over the next year

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Some small business owners still haven’t received their Restart Grant

Some small business owners still haven't received their Restart Grant to help them with reopening post lockdown

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