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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 small businesses have the most mishaps on a Monday

Simply Business reveals a 41 per cent rise in small business accidents and injuries over past five years.

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Businesses adopting smart-tech for property security and surveillance

UK small businesses are increasingly using smart-tech security systems to protect their properties from crime and vandalism.

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Are you aware of the employee benefits available to you?

A quarter of British small business workers aren’t aware of any of the employee benefits available to them.

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Meet the British Small Business Awards judges: Sir Rod Aldridge, Capita

Here, we talk to Sir Rod Aldridge OBE, founder of Capita and The Aldridge Foundation, who will be a judge at our 2017 British Small Business Awards.

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Procrastinators unite! Study exposes UK as a nation of WhatsApp addicts

Three quarters of UK workers admit they spend up to six hours procrastinating on Whatsapp, according to new poll.

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Firms not prepared for forthcoming data protection changes

New research suggests that businesses are simply not prepared for the new data protection laws coming in 2018.

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The top industries to find a job in right now

CV-Library reveals where job vacancies and salaries rose across the UK last quarter.

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UK investors rally behind post-Brexit business

More than half of UK investors believe Brexit will provide new opportunities for UK companies to expand their global presence.

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The top industries to find a job in right now

CV-Library reveals where job vacancies and salaries rose across the UK last quarter.

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UK investors rally behind post-Brexit business

More than half of UK investors believe Brexit will provide new opportunities for UK companies to expand their global presence.

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All that British workers really want is to work outdoors

All workers really want is to be outdoors - yet some only see 30 mins of fresh air per day.

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UK small businesses and entrepreneurs on the rise, says LinkedIn

The number of entrepreneurs in the UK has increased by 6.4 per cent over the last year, according to new research.

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Most UK small businesses impacted by supplier failure

Study reveals that UK firms are being held back by unclear supplier management processes and fragmented data.

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Red tape seen as top barrier to entrepreneurship, says new report

Nearly half of small business owners say that too much red tape is the biggest barrier to entrepreneurship.

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