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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.

EFG: ‘Don’t bother’

The government’s Enterprise Guarantee (EFG) Scheme has come under a fresh round of criticism, with the vast majority of small businesses seeing ‘little point’ in applying for it.

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SMEs profit from ‘staycation’ trend

Home businesses have seen turnover climb due to an increase in people holidaying at home.

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Business begins at 50 plus

Older entrepreneurs are a thriving demographic force behind the creation of start-ups, according to research.

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A marriage made for business

Spouses have topped the rankings as the most trusted people to go into business with, according to research.

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Tradesmen at recession breaking point

A large proportion of tradesmen (plumbers, electricians and carpenters) don’t expect to be in business by the end of the year.

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Swine flu threat to be sneezed at

SMEs are more worried about finding new business and getting paid on time than being hit by the swine flu pandemic.

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High street closures rocket

Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).

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Employees prefer to work for SMEs – Survey

Working for big business is not a top priority for employees, with the majority claiming they would prefer to work for an SME, says recruitment consultancy Angela Mortimer.

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High street closures rocket

Boarded-up shops have tripled over the last year, says a report by The Local Data Company (LDC).

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Employees prefer to work for SMEs – Survey

Working for big business is not a top priority for employees, with the majority claiming they would prefer to work for an SME, says recruitment consultancy Angela Mortimer.

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‘Low carbon strategy will boost economy’

Entrepreneurs have welcomed the government's Low Carbon Industrial Strategy as a way to boost the economy and create new jobs.

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Innovative SMEs key to overcoming recession, says James Caan

Britain needs to focus on building a strong SME base in the science sector, says Dragons’ Den investor James Caan.

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North-east tech firms gain new support

Growing high-tech companies in the north-east will be given further support by a new digital enterprise centre.

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Boris Johnson: ‘London SMEs will pull us out of recession’

Small businesses in the capital will pull the UK economy out of recession, said Mayor of London Boris Johnson last night.

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