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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.

Self-employed would value receiving sick pay above other benefits

New research reveals that UK freelancers and micro-business owners say that sick pay is the most valuable statutory pay benefit they could receive.

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Robots must understand human behaviour to reduce mistakes

Robots need to understand human behaviour to reduce mistakes in the workplace, before they can be fully integrated, study says.

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SMEs gift nearly £1000 of rewards a year to employees

SMEs gift almost £1,000 (£910) of rewards earned on spending across charge, credit and loyalty cards to employees each year.

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It’s all about the deal – shoppers search for discounts before buying

New research suggests that customers are reluctant to make a purchase online if they don't have a discount code or voucher to hand.

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The ugly truth behind those ‘healthy’ office snacks

Wren Kitchens and nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed delve Behind the Label of some of the most popular workplace snacks, and reveal that they that aren’t as guilt-free as they seem.

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Is your business and your business telecoms ready for MIFID II?

Companies will now need to take all reasonable steps to record relevant communications which relate to transactions, both for clients and on the firm’s own account.

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Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan

In light of recent ransomware cyber attacks across the globe, research finds that businesses still do not have a cyber security plan.

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Hearing loss fear in the workplace for British ageing workers

Fear of losing their hearing is a main concern for British workers, with many worrying that the impairment will impact their job.

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Businesses still do not have a cyber security plan

In light of recent ransomware cyber attacks across the globe, research finds that businesses still do not have a cyber security plan.

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Hearing loss fear in the workplace for British ageing workers

Fear of losing their hearing is a main concern for British workers, with many worrying that the impairment will impact their job.

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Six million Brits miss out on a lunch break

Three million workers across the UK take only one lunchbreak a week, with more than a million self-employed Brits never managing to take time out for lunch.

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UK IT departments are more prepared for GDPR than Europe

Study finds IT professionals in the U.K. are more supportive of and informed about GDPR than their counterparts in the EU and the U.S.

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Small business owners don’t know what pension auto-enrolment is

A third of small business owners don’t know what pension auto-enrolment is despite looming deadline, study finds.

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Flexi-phobia: why Brits are too scared to ask for flexible working

Fear factor means one in five employees dare not ask about flexible working options, despite their legal right to do so.

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