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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.

SMEs not protected by insolvency law

A survey reveals that 96 per cent of businesses believe insolvent companies should not be allowed to take advantage of pre-pack administrations.

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FSB: Don’t axe graduate scheme

The Federation of Small Businesses is urging the government to extend its graduate internship scheme, due to come to an end in March 2011.

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South West companies more eco-aware

Companies in South West England are the most supportive in the UK of workplace eco-initiatives, with whereas those in the North West are the least, research finds.

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Quality of sandwiches at business meetings is falling

Four-fifths of employees think the quality of sandwiches at their business meetings has fallen, research finds.

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FSB: Extend NIC holidays for growth

The government must extend the National Insurance Contributions (NIC) holiday to allow existing firms to create an environment for job creation and to help stem high unemployment, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) says.

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Britain split over Royal Wedding holiday

Managers in England are almost twice as likely to give their staff a day off for the Royal wedding as those in Scotland, research finds.

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Government to help SMEs win contracts

The government has announced the launch of a new website to help businesses find public sector contracting opportunities worth more than £10,000.

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Businesses spurn Twitter and Facebook

Despite the hype around social media websites, only 1 per cent of owner-managers think chatting with customers on Twitter or Facebook is key to creating good customer experiences.

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Government to help SMEs win contracts

The government has announced the launch of a new website to help businesses find public sector contracting opportunities worth more than £10,000.

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Businesses spurn Twitter and Facebook

Despite the hype around social media websites, only 1 per cent of owner-managers think chatting with customers on Twitter or Facebook is key to creating good customer experiences.

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Gates beats Cowell as top boss for apprentices

Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the top fantasy boss for UK apprentices, a survey finds.

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Businesses rely on credit cards

Almost half of SMEs rely on credit cards to fund their day-to-day operations.

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UK businesses lack exporting mindset

Nearly 70 per cent of small and medium sized enterprise in the UK do not currently export and are not likely to in the future, reports the British Chambers of Commerce.

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FSB: Let’s help businesses take on apprentices

The Federation of Small Businesses has urged the government to make it easier for companies to take on apprentices.

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