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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.

Recession businesses ‘need trade credit insurance’

Trade credit insurance is 'vital' in helping companies survive the current economic troubles, it has been claimed.

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Dad’s the word for paternity rights

A large proportion of SMEs are sympathetic to fathers having their paternity leave rights extended.

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Business growth fund launched in south-west

Small businesses in the south-west can access a new £10 million fund to help them grow through the downturn.

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VAT cut ‘is successful’

The government's reduction in value-added tax (VAT) is proving to be successful, despite criticism, according to research from a leading think tank.

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Start-ups receive support in Gateshead

Gateshead Council has unveiled a £1 million drive to support start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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BPF unveils cost-cutting plan

Some of the UK's biggest landlords have agreed to reduce costs for retailers, the British Property Federation (BPF) reveals.

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UK maintains Working Time Directive opt-out

Employees in the UK have retained the right to work more than 48 hours a week, following yesterday's European Union conciliation committee meeting.

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Innovation Vouchers launched in north-east

A £2.4 million scheme will encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north-east to work more closely with academic and engineering institutions.

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UK maintains Working Time Directive opt-out

Employees in the UK have retained the right to work more than 48 hours a week, following yesterday's European Union conciliation committee meeting.

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Innovation Vouchers launched in north-east

A £2.4 million scheme will encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the north-east to work more closely with academic and engineering institutions.

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Energy savings ‘key to reducing costs’

Small and medium-sized enterprises should first look at their energy spend when determining how to cut costs.

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CBI: Workers should be able to choose long hours

Removing the working time opt-out would restrict employees' freedom to manage their lives, it has been claimed.

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Government helps businesses go green

A new government body is being created to help businesses become more energy efficient and green.

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Inflation shock for UK economy

Economists were left scratching their heads as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation – the government’s target measure – was 3.2 per cent in February, up from three per cent in January.

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