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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.

Are you one of the happiest workers in the UK?

Male workers aged over 55 working in a marketing, comms or advertising micro-business are happiest in the UK.

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Gender balanced management teams create better performing employees

Sodexo has found teams managed by a balanced mix of gender is more successful across a range of measurements including employee engagement and health and safety.

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People far less likely to recycle at work than at home

A whopping 99 per cent of Brits actively recycle at home, but research reveals that their efforts go out of the window once they arrive in the workplace. Is this where we need to focus our recycling efforts?

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Britain’s best business hubs for startups revealed

A recent study by MoneySuperMarket has revealed the UK’s Best Business Hubs for Start-ups looking for the most efficient options for their business’ development, covering all areas from freelancers to smaller businesses looking for co-working spaces.

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Brits worried about how much personal information they share online

More than half of consumers in the UK worry about how much personal information they have shared online; two thirds know little or nothing about their rights.

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UK salaries rise in February, as employers push to attract more candidates

UK salaries rise in February, as employers push to attract more candidates, with many of the nation’s key sectors witnessing above average salary growth last month.

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Two thirds of UK SME bosses face recruitment and retention difficulties

New study suggests that one in five SMEs report having problems with a high level of staff turnover and recruitment.

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Almost half of start-ups believe there is a gender bias problem

Four in ten female founders say they frequently encountered gender bias while running their start-up and 42 per cent believe gender discrimination will stay the same as they scale up.

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Two thirds of UK SME bosses face recruitment and retention difficulties

New study suggests that one in five SMEs report having problems with a high level of staff turnover and recruitment.

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Almost half of start-ups believe there is a gender bias problem

Four in ten female founders say they frequently encountered gender bias while running their start-up and 42 per cent believe gender discrimination will stay the same as they scale up.

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Trust found to be major factor in employee retention and wellbeing

A quarter of UK employees have left their company due to issues around trust, with a majority of employees identify trust as a primary reason to stay or leave.

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Two in three people can’t leave their work emails alone at home

With GDPR coming into play from May, tech retailer Ebuyer has conducted some research into how many workers are spending their personal time checking work emails.

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Number of SMEs trading internationally halves in 2017

A slowdown in international trade is likely to continue as three quarters of small businesses expect international revenues to decline or remain stagnant during Q1 2018.

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Business confidence holds up despite rise in market volatility

Overall business confidence remains above the long-term average of 32 per cent, but has decreased by 2 points from 35 per cent in January, with economic optimism remains the same at 31 per cent.

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