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News

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.

Blue Mondays

Workers are turning to antidepressants as a consequence of challenging market conditions.

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Self-employed at debt risk

Businesses are being urged not to mix personal borrowing with their business accounts.

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Ringing the changes

Mobile advertising could soon become mainstream, with operators claiming it will open fresh channels of marketing to ambitious SMEs.

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Richard Branson for prime minister

Owner-managers say Richard Branson would be their entrepreneur of choice for the position of prime minister.

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Hobbies form start-ups

Owner-managers say they are considering turning their hobbies into second business ventures.

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‘Bad management is stifling growth’

Incompetent managers are holding Britain back, claims an industry body.

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Graduate workers ‘disillusioned’

Employers could be faced with a disillusioned workforce of new graduates, warns the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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Banking relationship breakdown

A large proportion of businesses do not know why they are turned down for bank funding.

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Graduate workers ‘disillusioned’

Employers could be faced with a disillusioned workforce of new graduates, warns the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

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Banking relationship breakdown

A large proportion of businesses do not know why they are turned down for bank funding.

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New start-up fund for ex-servicemen

Former members of the armed forces will receive £5 million in loans and grants to assist with the costs of starting a business.

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A change of government ‘will not help business’

SMEs do not believe a change in government will improve business prospects, according to a new survey.

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Boris backs property deal for start-ups


A new initiative to help start-ups find affordable premises has been set-up by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson and the British Property Federation.

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Gender barrier in business closes

Fewer female entrepreneurs say they are affected by gender barriers, according to a poll from Business Link in London.

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