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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.

Growth Street wins over 600 investors in five months

The alternative business finance platform, Growth Street, grows quickly, picking up 600 investors through 2017.

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UK micro-businesses remain bullish despite fears over the economy

New research shows half of UK freelancers and micro-business owners think the economy will get worse over the next 6 months.

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UK SMEs spend £60 billion per year accessing expert consultants

Research shows that SMEs in the UK spend over £60 billion on external consultants and experts, per year.

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Investors looking to support British businesses this tax year

More than half of investors want to throw their weight behind supporting British business in the next tax year (2017/18).

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SMEs missing out on valuable time due to finance management

Soldo survey of 1,200 UK businesses reveals employees spend an average of 4.1 hours each week on invoicing, accounting, expenses, and budgeting.

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Anti-business Budget and Article 50 fail to knock SME appetite for borrowing

The average value of finance enquiries by small and micro UK businesses increased in the month following the Spring Budget.

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Absence makes the heart grow stronger for British business travellers

Two thirds of British business travellers think working away from home helps improve their relationships with loved ones and family.

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Running a small food business: Essential health and safety information

Here are some vital health and safety tips for those aspiring to start their own food business.

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Absence makes the heart grow stronger for British business travellers

Two thirds of British business travellers think working away from home helps improve their relationships with loved ones and family.

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Running a small food business: Essential health and safety information

Here are some vital health and safety tips for those aspiring to start their own food business.

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Seed enterprise investment scheme set for record year

A record number of small businesses are expected to raise money through the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) this year, including high-growth technology companies.

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Caffeine addiction: employee coffee trips costing British businesses

One in ten people leave work four times or more each week to pick up coffee, a new study reveals.

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UK businesses hit 43,000 times each by cyber attacks in 2017

The overall rate of cyber attacks on UK businesses falls in first three months of year, but SMEs are still big targets for criminals.

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UK SMEs hit with big fines for unlicensed software damages

Damages and legalisation costs for companies caught with unlicensed software are increasing year-on-year.

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