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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.

Half of customers would walk away if cash is the only payment option

Almost two thirds of customers say only some of the SMEs they visit accept cards as a payment option, with many abandoning the purchase because of it.

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What makes a regulated broker different from a non-regulated one?

The knowledge of the differences between a regulated broker and a non-regulated broker is significant and should be with the customers putting their capital into investment.

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Hawaiian shirts and hog roasts top the summer perks wish list

CV-Library reveals what perks UK professionals want to help see them through a hot summer’s day at work.

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Employees’ anxiety over meetings driving them to drink

Nearly half of UK workers admit to getting anxiety over meetings at work, as horrible bosses cause them grief.

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Rise of the uninsured economy? Start-ups boom but lack protection

Just four in ten businesses operate with insurance in their first three years, most commonly assuming they are ‘too small’ for claims.

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Most contractors believe their input is needed for accurate IR35 decisions

Research highlights that UK contractors do not believe accurate IR35 decisions can be made without their input.

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Half of British workers don’t use their full holiday allowance

New research suggests one in seven British workers did not use their full holiday allowance last year.

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Employees in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously

British young people in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously enough, according to new research.

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Half of British workers don’t use their full holiday allowance

New research suggests one in seven British workers did not use their full holiday allowance last year.

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Employees in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously

British young people in the workplace are not taking health and safety seriously enough, according to new research.

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Brexit fails to dampen UK’s entrepreneurial spirit

New data from MoneySuperMarket reveals a boost in small businesses entrepreneurial spirit post-Brexit.

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Are young professionals being excluded from flexible working?

Eight in ten British millennials feel unable to ask for flexible working, fearing criticism and judgement from their bosses.

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Lack of proactive planning by business as they prepare for Brexit

Snap general election, hung parliament and and Brexit negotiations have thrown business planning into trouble.

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SME staff reveal bosses are a bad lunchtime example

Research shows wellbeing at work in UK SMEs needs more attention with bosses rarely taking lunch and not encouraging lunchtime breaks.

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