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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.

2020 named ‘Year of the Start-up’ with record 770,000 UK businesses created

Research shows that a record 770,000 new businesses were created last year, with online and mail-order being the most popular

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Small firms lost billions of pounds on unexpected contract renewals in 2020

Research from Superscript shows that businesses lost a huge sum last year thanks to sneaky auto-renewals on their contract services

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Gumtree launches small business competition to win £10,000 cash prize

Small and micro businesses with no more than 15 employees can enter this Gumtree competition – it's open until May 16

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MPs demand answers from banks on business account delays

The chair of the Treasury Select Commitee is asking six of the main high street banks about issues SMEs have faced in opening new business current accounts

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How to apply for public sector tendering as a small business

The public sector, including the government and local authorities, spend around £284bn each year on goods and services. Yet 75% of small businesses never even apply for public sector contracts. Melanie Bryan guides you through the process.

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Improving digital capabilities is top priority for 60% of UK family businesses

Most UK family businesses want to improve their digital capabilities first, according to a report from PwC

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April 12 reopening – which small businesses can reopen in England?

Small business roadmap for reopening with key dates on April 12, May 17 and June 21

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Small business confidence grows as shops reopen in England and Wales

Small businesses are feeling much more hopeful about the future than this time last year, as shops reopen across England and Wales

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April 12 reopening – which small businesses can reopen in England?

Small business roadmap for reopening with key dates on April 12, May 17 and June 21

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Small business confidence grows as shops reopen in England and Wales

Small businesses are feeling much more hopeful about the future than this time last year, as shops reopen across England and Wales

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A quarter of small exporters cease selling to EU since Brexit transition end

A significant proportion of small exporters have stopped trading to the EU as shipping times have increased in 2021.

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Government extends business rates relief by £1.5bn to help more Covid-hit firms

The Government has extended business rates relief to more firms. However, they've also cancelled Covid-19 business rates appeals.

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Government mulls extending 2% online sales tax to all small businesses

The Treasury is considering extending a 2% online sales tax to all small businesses, according to a Business Rates Review interim report

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Chelsea FC opens applications for free ad space to small London businesses

As part of its 'Proud of London' campaign, Chelsea FC is inviting small businesses with London postcodes to apply for free advertising space.

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