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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.

The real impact of sleep deprivation in the workplace

Accidents, arguments and underperformance: the real impact of sleep-deprivation in the workplace.

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Small Business Saturday sees spend hit all-time high

Spend with small businesses this Small Business Saturday (2nd December) hit an all time high of £748 million.

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GDPR fines a major threat to small business survival

GDPR fines could be a major threat to small business survival amid confusion over cyber security training requirements.

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UK SMEs share their Christmas shutdown action plans

A new survey of the UK’s SMEs reveals action plans for how business owners get their workloads, workforces and finances in order ahead of the festive season.

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Salaries soar in the education, catering and retail sectors

The latest job market data from CV-Library reveals that salaries across the UK saw a steady increase of 1.3 per cent last month.

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Half of UK startups do not offer stock options to employees

New research shows that half of UK startups do not offer stock options to their employees as a benefit.

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Black Friday goes off the boil, but Saturday spending heats up

Sales data taken from 2,000 UK independent retailers shows that sales on Black Friday were down eight per cent compared to last year.

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A nation with ambition: 85 per cent want to start a business

The UK is a nation with ambition: almost nine in ten Britons have an unfulfilled dream, and three quarters want to turn it in to a reality.

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Black Friday goes off the boil, but Saturday spending heats up

Sales data taken from 2,000 UK independent retailers shows that sales on Black Friday were down eight per cent compared to last year.

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A nation with ambition: 85 per cent want to start a business

The UK is a nation with ambition: almost nine in ten Britons have an unfulfilled dream, and three quarters want to turn it in to a reality.

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Effective ways to expand your small business

Perhaps the main objective of any business is to grow their business, so, what can small businesses starting out learn from other small businesses who are currently expanding.

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London and Berlin named cities most at risk of cyber attacks

London and Berlin top the list of European capitals that are most at risk of cyber attack via connected devices, finds Trend Micro.

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Why workers are reluctant to express themselves at work

Should you be yourself at work? New research reveals workers are wary to express themselves, with the majority believing it’s only acceptable if you’re in a senior position!

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Employers holding back on gender pay gap reporting

Survey shows that most employers have already calculated their pay gap but not yet reported the findings.

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