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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.

Tory leadership hopefuls propose major tax reforms for small businesses

Two MPs have declared their support for small business owners in their campaigns to secure the Conservative leadership

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Millennial entrepreneurs turning to Bank of Mum and Dad

Under-35s are twice as likely as older generations to ask help from family to invest in their start-ups

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Exporting: Liam Fox to announce financial support package for SMEs

Liam Fox, the Secretary of State for International Trade, is laying out a plan to support UK exporters and those in their supply chains.

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OUTofOffice: win tickets to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019!

We're pairing with GoDaddy to give away tickets to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Here's how you can win.

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Nigel Farage would make small business his priority in government

The Brexit Party leader, whose new party would get the second-biggest share of votes in general election according to poll, says government ignores sole traders

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Business owners could sue banks that drove them into bankruptcy

SME owners may be able to sue banks that sent them to the wall if Supreme Court agrees with MPs in landmark case

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Small business insolvency rises by 6pc in first quarter

4,187 companies become insolvent between January and March this year, according to The Insolvency Service, while 484,000 UK businesses are in significant distress

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Funding gap for women entrepreneurs hits £1.3tn

New research reveals a widening funding gap for women entrepreneurs, totting up to £1.3tn – but what is the situation like in the UK?

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Small business insolvency rises by 6pc in first quarter

4,187 companies become insolvent between January and March this year, according to The Insolvency Service, while 484,000 UK businesses are in significant distress

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Funding gap for women entrepreneurs hits £1.3tn

New research reveals a widening funding gap for women entrepreneurs, totting up to £1.3tn – but what is the situation like in the UK?

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One third of SMEs delay growth and investment, citing Brexit uncertainty

8% of SMEs claim to have already made people redundant in face of looming Brexit deadline, double the percentage looking to hire

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Birmingham is the best city in the UK for small businesses

New European research reveals that Birmingham is the best place in the UK for small businesses.

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Small business growth plans stall ahead of original Brexit date

The Federation of Small Businesses reveals that small businesses are stalling growth amid prolonged Brexit uncertainty.

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Almost one in seven SME owners can’t pay staff due to cash flow issues

New research from QuickBooks shows the extent to which small business owners suffer from cash flow issues.

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