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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.

UK Singles’ Day achieves 32 per cent year-on-year growth

New data from Rakuten Marketing reveals Singles’ Day fever has well and truly hit the UK this year.

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International Business

European union sales growth set to outperform US this Black Friday

Ingenico has predicted that European Union sales growth will outperform the United States this Black Friday.

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Autumn Budget 2017: Bold or boring? The small business reaction

In the aftermath of chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammonds Autumn Budget 2017, the UK's small businesses react.

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Autumn Budget 2017: A small business guide

Chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, announces the Autumn Budget 2017 and outlines his plan for the future of Britain.

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All consumers want for Christmas is free shipping

In the lead up to Black Friday, new research reveals that free shipping tops shoppers’ promotions wish list.

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Cash-only SMEs risk Christmas losses worth a total of £2bn

Almost half of shoppers will leave if card payment is not possible, with cash-only shoppers risking a loss this Christmas.

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Autumn Budget 2017: What small businesses want

With the chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, set to announce the autumn Budget today, we take a look at what small businesses want.

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Energy epidemic: UK’s office energy sins revealed

New research by UK Power has revealed that a quarter of Brits regularly leave lights on in empty office rooms, as the biggest energy sins are revealed.

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Autumn Budget 2017: What small businesses want

With the chancellor of the exchequer, Philip Hammond, set to announce the autumn Budget today, we take a look at what small businesses want.

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Energy epidemic: UK’s office energy sins revealed

New research by UK Power has revealed that a quarter of Brits regularly leave lights on in empty office rooms, as the biggest energy sins are revealed.

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UK entrepreneurs hungry for capital in 2018

More than half of entrepreneurs expect to grow their revenue by at least 50 per cent in the next year, with tech the most bullish.

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UK SMEs’ downbeat outlook stretches on in face of economic malaise

UK SME outlook remains pessimistic as ongoing political uncertainty, currency volatility and central bank movement impacts appetite for international trade.

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Two thirds of workers too embarrassed to talk about their mental health issues

Research finds nearly two-thirds of employees feel embarrassed about disclosing information on the state of their mental health with their employer.

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Deliveroo claims victory in self-employment case

Deliveroo riders have been ruled self-employed by labour law body the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC).

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