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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.

More than half of UK SMEs still unfamiliar with the GDPR

Eighteen per cent of businesses say if they had to pay new maximum fines, it would put them at risk of insolvency.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Young Business of the Year shortlist

The Young Business of the Year category at the British Small Business Awards will celebrate a company of less than three years old making a real impact in its chosen market.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Retail Business of the Year shortlist

Here, we reveal the shortlist for our new Retail Business of the Year category at the second annual British Small Business Awards.

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European led SMEs growing twice as fast as their British counterparts

European-led SMEs are growing twice as quickly as their British counterparts, highlighting how Britain needs to continue to attract the brightest.

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The cost of being an adult: Cost for millennials exceeds £1 billion

New research reveals the true cost of ‘adulting’ today, with millennials forking out more than £1 billion nationally on securing their first full-time job.

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SME businesses at risk sponsor licence revocation

Up to 95 per cent of SME businesses risk sponsor licence revocation – and many at risk of instant home office closure.

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Forgotten voice of UK business have their say for first time

Confidence and optimism of Britain’s van drivers, owners and operators takes a knock, as new Business Barometer reveals a mixed outlook from behind the wheel.

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Getting third-party verified is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda

New research reveals getting ‘third-party verified’ is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda, however there’s “much to be done” to meet the industry demand for higher standards.

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Forgotten voice of UK business have their say for first time

Confidence and optimism of Britain’s van drivers, owners and operators takes a knock, as new Business Barometer reveals a mixed outlook from behind the wheel.

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Getting third-party verified is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda

New research reveals getting ‘third-party verified’ is high on mobile media buyers’ agenda, however there’s “much to be done” to meet the industry demand for higher standards.

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British workers spend over 100 hours a year making tea

Eighty-seven per cent of British workers say regular ‘tea breaks’ aids productivity, with the optimum time for ‘tea break’ being seven minutes.

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UK workers are putting in more than 13 extra days of work a year

Overtime outrage: UK workers are putting in more than 13 extra days of work a year, as many agree the traditional 9-5 concept no longer exists.

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British workers would be happy to have a robot boss

New research shows that one in ten think a robot boss would be more efficient than a human, with men more likely to accept a non-human boss than women.

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British Small Business Awards 2017: Online Business of the Year shortlist

Our next shortlist release celebrates the small businesses most impressive in using online to elevate their revenues.

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