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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 Britain’s family businesses at risk?

Just 42 per cent of UK family businesses had any form of succession planning in place, with only 30 per cent surviving the transition to the second generation and 10 per cent to the third.

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SME optimism is falling amid rising political uncertainty

SMEs are less optimistic than a year ago and cite finding skilled staff, red tape and political uncertainty as their biggest barriers to growth, according to research from Albion Capital, the independent investment manager.

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Agility essential to SME survival after Brexit

Agility essential to SMB survival as half of leaders say they won’t exist in 2023 without it. Tech-driven productivity and innovation seen as a crucial driver of enduring success.

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Working hours and salary the main career-change considerations

Working hours are almost as important as salary in people's searches for new jobs, according to research by the Oxford Open Learning Trust.

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Half of UK workers are unhappy in their current jobs

More than half of UK workers are unhappy in their current jobs, as CV-Library reveals the top reasons for job dissatisfaction amongst the nation’s professionals.

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Small businesses tied up with red tape: A myth or reality?

AXA's survey of small businesses finds few consider regulation and red tape is stifling their growth, but concerns emerge.

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Conflicted Brits too scared to take risks

A third of UK adults that spoke with Kaspersky Lab agreed that they would be further up the career ladder if they had taken more risks in the workplace.

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More than half of jobseekers give up on dream job

Half of UK jobseekers have accepted a second-choice job offer because a potential employer took too long to make a decision, giving up on their dream job.

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Conflicted Brits too scared to take risks

A third of UK adults that spoke with Kaspersky Lab agreed that they would be further up the career ladder if they had taken more risks in the workplace.

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More than half of jobseekers give up on dream job

Half of UK jobseekers have accepted a second-choice job offer because a potential employer took too long to make a decision, giving up on their dream job.

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Apprenticeship levy will see company revenues soar

Survey of hundreds of business leaders reveals employers believe apprenticeship and training schemes will increase workforce productivity and revenues.

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Cyber-attack top business threat list for third year running

A new report out today from BSI and BCI reveals 2018's top business threats, with cyber-attacks topping the list of the biggest problems.

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Flexible hours appeals to the nation’s workers

Research by direct selling company Vorwerk shows that one in ten UK employees would be willing to leave their current careers if flexible working was offered elsewhere.

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Top tips to help employers win this Six Nations

Here, Adrian Lewis, director, Activ Absence for employers, explores how businesses can manage staff during the Six Nations.

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