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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.

Growing numbers of ‘olderpreneurs’ going into business

Increasing numbers of over-50s are setting up their own SMEs, according to one business expert.

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Public interest increasing in fair trade SMEs

Although it is still hard for small retailers selling fair trade and organic produce, public interest is increasing and the number of success stories is growing, according to a fair trade business expert.

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Disabled entrepreneurs face ‘unique’ challenges

Setting up a SME is difficult for anyone and disabled people in particular struggle in business, according to industry experts.

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Illegal practices in the workplace can result in ‘serious penalties’

Both employers and employees in SMEs can face 'serious penalties' for engaging in illegal practices in the workplace, according to employment law specialists.

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SMEs growth down under Labour

The rate of growth of SMEs in the UK has deteriorated under Labour leadership, according to a report commissioned by the Conservative party.

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Government should do more to encourage disabled entrepreneurship

The government should do more to encourage entrepreneurship and self-employment as an alternative career move for disabled people say industry experts.

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SMEs more at risk in volatile markets

SMEs are more likely to struggle due to financial strain imposed when "the economy gets tough" compared with larger businesses, claim economic experts.

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‘Every business can make a difference’ to the environment say experts

Every business can make a difference to climate change by improving their energy efficiency, claim environmental experts.

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SMEs more at risk in volatile markets

SMEs are more likely to struggle due to financial strain imposed when "the economy gets tough" compared with larger businesses, claim economic experts.

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‘Every business can make a difference’ to the environment say experts

Every business can make a difference to climate change by improving their energy efficiency, claim environmental experts.

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SMEs not ready for Corporate Manslaughter Act

Only half of businesses in the UK are prepared for the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter Act, despite the introduction of the legislation on April 6th say experts.

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SMEs can benefit from occupational health investment

While it may not be among their current spending priorities, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can benefit from investing in occupational health (OH) measures.

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Energy efficiency equals cost efficiency for SMEs

SMEs that implement a number of energy saving measures stand to cut more costs than those companies which employ less or none at all, claims environmental experts.

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Removing red tape will encourage SMEs

Removing red tape will encourage SMEs to grow and budding entrepreneurs to start their own businesses, claim industry experts.

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