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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.

Three in five SMEs admit to having no succession plan

Majority of UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) admit to having no clear plan in place to ensure their business does not suffer when a key employee leaves.

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Consumers rally behind Britain’s businesses following Article 50

More than half of UK adults to make a conscious effort to spend money with UK-based companies in the next two years.

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Disruptive general election could cause growth woes for UK businesses

More than a third of UK businesses see ‘political disruption’ from the snap general election as a growth risk.

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Should businesses be using clean energy? The UK public say ‘yes’

More than 40 per cent of people believe businesses should source their energy from renewable sources.

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Does stationery wreak havoc in your workplace

Nearly a quarter of employees admit to stealing items of stationery, while millions of workers incur stationery-related injuries, new study reveals.

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Four in ten employees say they suffer from a ‘bad boss’

Research by Robert Half shows UK bosses are failing employees who crave better management.

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UK workers costing businesses £8,000 each a year thanks to inefficient comms

Businesses with 500 employees could be losing over £4 million annually, as employees lose nearly one day a week from inadequate communications capabilities.

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UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year

The UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year, with total job applications, vacancies and average salaries rising.

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UK workers costing businesses £8,000 each a year thanks to inefficient comms

Businesses with 500 employees could be losing over £4 million annually, as employees lose nearly one day a week from inadequate communications capabilities.

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UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year

The UK job market sees positive growth over first quarter of the year, with total job applications, vacancies and average salaries rising.

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Number of people wanting to launch a business increases Post-Brexit

Confidence is returning as the number of Brits wanting to start a business increased in the build-up to triggering Article 50.

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British SMEs enter the election season on a wave of optimism

British optimism from SMEs is higher than in the last quarter of 2016 and at its highest point going into the election season.

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Unsafe data security practices still common in the workplace

Dell unveils findings of its global End-User Security survey which highlights the widespread unsafe sharing of confidential data at work.

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UK retail sales post biggest quarterly fall since 2010

Retail sales in the UK hit its lowest quarterly fall since 2010, according to the office of national statistics.

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