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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 HR professionals concerned about modern slavery statements

British HR professionals are concerned about modern slavery statements in todays businesses, says XpertHR.

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Much work still to be done before UK SMEs fully prepared for GDPR

With new GDPR rules coming into play in 2018, research suggests that UK small businesses need to do much more work in order to be compliant.

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Almost half of SMEs struggle to find enthusiastic young candidates

The job market is more competitive than ever throughout the UK and new research has revealed that SMEs are struggling to find enthusiastic young candidates for roles.

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Businesses fear staff are using mobile phones while driving

Two-thirds of businesses fear staff are using mobile phones while driving, new research reveals.

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Retailers hail the rise of the male shopper

With demand and supply of men’s products increasing in the past five years, one in four retailers now sell predominantly to male shoppers.

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UK businesses divided as SMEs play catch-up

New research highlights a startling divide between the attitudes and strategy of SMBs in comparison to larger organisations when it comes to tackling a range of crucial IT issues.

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IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs

IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs, with security skills the biggest area of concern, followed by digitisation and business intelligence.

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What will the future of the workplace look like?

Research by the Ludic Group finds businesses are misaligned with their people, with nearly half (not understanding their company’s strategic objectives.

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IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs

IT education doesn’t meet employers demands say CIOs, with security skills the biggest area of concern, followed by digitisation and business intelligence.

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What will the future of the workplace look like?

Research by the Ludic Group finds businesses are misaligned with their people, with nearly half (not understanding their company’s strategic objectives.

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Londoners feel the pinch as inflation outstrips rest of UK

Londoners have experienced inflation almost a third higher than those outside the capital over the last 20 years, research finds.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: The winners

Many thanks to all attendees, sponsors and partners, for supporting the British Small Business Awards 2017, held last night at the Grand Connaught Rooms, London. Here, we announce the winners.

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Consumers lack confidence in IoT device security

Gemalto reveal how consumers lack confidence in IoT device security and businesses across the world are calling on governments to step in and regulate the industry.

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Call for Chancellor to end ‘business rates chaos’ for small companies

Phillip Hammond should end the staircase tax, bring business rates bill increases under control and commit to more frequent rates revaluations at the Autumn Budget, according to the Federation of Small Businesses.

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