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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.

Counting the cost of council contracts

Small firms bidding for contracts from local councils are facing significant costs in the shape of charges from accreditation companies says the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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A question of VAT

Got a question on VAT? Then it is always best to seek first-hand advice from the professionals on all finance matters that relate to your business, particularly where tax and VAT are concerned.

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Free advice for London businesses

Business Link for London has launched a campaign to offer free advice to businesses based across London boroughs.

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Want to be your own boss?

A desire for independence is prompting two-thirds of Britain's workers to dream about starting their own business.

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Local start-ups are the people’s choice

Small local businesses received a fillip with the news that over half the population would prefer to buy from them than from a large nationwide company, according to a survey from Lloyds TSB Business.

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Improved access to government tenders

Ministers have announced plans aiming to make it easier for businesses to gain access to government contracts.

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Conserve your energy this Christmas

UK businesses are bracing themselves for rising gas and electricity prices this winter – Action Energy, the Government-funded energy programme, is offering advice on saving energy and money.

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Boost for small business in pre-Budget report

The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.

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Conserve your energy this Christmas

UK businesses are bracing themselves for rising gas and electricity prices this winter – Action Energy, the Government-funded energy programme, is offering advice on saving energy and money.

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Boost for small business in pre-Budget report

The Government has announced a series of measures aimed at helping small business in areas such as finance, investment, innovation and skills.

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Stumbling block for start-ups

An increasing number of people would like to start their own business, but many do not where to start, according to a survey from business adviser and accountant PKF.

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Car phone threat for small business

New laws making it illegal to use mobile phones while driving, which came into force on Monday 1 December, leave small firms liable to heavy fines unless they take appropriate action, warns James Dirks, a solicitor and chairman of the Southampton branch of the Federation of Small Business.

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Free grant-finding service

Small businesses wanting financial assistance to embark upon or complete a project should check out a free web portal that enables them to search for grants for their particular needs.

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Family businesses wanted for BBC show

Family-run businesses have the opportunity to achieve both fame and fortune by taking part in the second series of BBC television documentary I'll Show Them Who's Boss.

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