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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.

Business body calls to extend tax-free shopping to EU visitors after Brexit

The New West End Company is calling for the government to extend tax-free shopping to EU member states after the transition period

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Bank of England eyes Working Capital Jobs Retention Scheme

Innovative payroll finance technology could protect small business jobs for four more months after furlough scheme ends in October

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Almost 70,000 SMEs risk missing out on government coronavirus grants

Thousands of eligible SMEs may miss out on the Government's coronavirus emergency funding ahead of the deadline on August 28th

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How to win £150,000 for your beauty business start-up

A new £150,000 funding competition has opened for beauty businesses who are based in the UK. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.

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Business Banking Resolution Service opens doors in November

Business Banking Resolution Service will investigate disputes between high-street banks and SMEs going back to 2001

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As predicted, Amazon passes on 2% sales tax onto small businesses

Amazon tells small businesses selling through its platform that it is increasing its fees by 2 per cent to cover cost of Government digital sales tax

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Only 43% of businesses plan to claim £1,000 furlough bonus

Less than half of businesses are interested in taking up the £1,000 furlough bonus scheme announced by Rishi Sunak in the Summer Statement

Business Loans

Treasury pushes to double bounce back loan repayment period to 10 years

Banks resistant to extending bounce back loan repayment period because it creates more work and credit risk for them

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Only 43% of businesses plan to claim £1,000 furlough bonus

Less than half of businesses are interested in taking up the £1,000 furlough bonus scheme announced by Rishi Sunak in the Summer Statement

Business Loans

Treasury pushes to double bounce back loan repayment period to 10 years

Banks resistant to extending bounce back loan repayment period because it creates more work and credit risk for them

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Nearly a quarter of small businesses cut jobs despite furlough scheme

New figures show that small businesses are consistently struggling and have cut jobs, but some are more confident about the future than others

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Why the Government’s new insolvency bill is bad news for sole traders

Anti-lockdown campaigner Simon Dolan believes the trickle-down effect of the Government’s new insolvency bill will end up hurting sole traders the most.

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How to cope with the slow return to trade post-lockdown

How businesses can best prepare for the gradual return to normal and the new challenges they face in the process.

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Solopreneurs earn a third less than full-time employees

Even though they earn less than the fully-employed, solopreneurs tend to have greater job satisfaction and mental wellbeing

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