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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.

Local shops join forces to save the high street

Here, we take a look at at how SaveTheHighStreet.org, a partner of SmallBusiness.co.uk, is on a mission to support and empower local shopkeepers nationwide.

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UK workplaces at risk of contagious leadership

Three quarters of UK professionals emulate the leadership behaviours they see in their colleagues.

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Average UK lunch hour is just 34 minutes – How can you give more?

New research suggests UK workers rarely leave the office at lunch time and they eat lunch at their desk on average four days a week.

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London commuters could save money by taking the train instead of the car

New research examines whether it would be cheaper and quicker to travel either by car or train from some of the UK’s biggest commuter towns.

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Summer holiday heat sparks cashflow issues for SMEs

Opus energy has put together the top five tips for managing cashflow issues throughout the summer.

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Are you at risk of office burnout?

More than half of organisations have no formal strategy for handling employee wellbeing or office burnout, study finds.

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A third of Brits opt-in to marketing from brands online

Almost one in three Britons are likely to opt in to marketing to allow brands to communicate with them online.

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UK economy risks losing billions by not hiring veterans into civilian workforce

More than one in five service leavers will face employment challenges, resulting in a potential loss of £1.5 billion to the economy.

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A third of Brits opt-in to marketing from brands online

Almost one in three Britons are likely to opt in to marketing to allow brands to communicate with them online.

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UK economy risks losing billions by not hiring veterans into civilian workforce

More than one in five service leavers will face employment challenges, resulting in a potential loss of £1.5 billion to the economy.

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Lack of payment technology in-store costs retailers billions in lost sales

New research from Barclaycard finds that a lack of payment technology online and in-store is costing SME retailers £8.7 billion a year in lost sales.

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Are you guilty of the top three most annoying workplace habits?

According to a recent survey, the top three most annoying things work colleagues do are, moaning, taking smoking breaks and using buzzwords like ‘touch base’.

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Research shows SMEs struggle without a procurement function

Procurement is just as vital for SMEs as it is for large corporates, according to new research.

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Lack of sick pay leaves UK workers on financial cliff-edge

UK employees are facing a financial cliff edge if ill health strikes – with 37 per cent unable to pay bills in the event of illness.

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