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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.

Firms more concerned about retaining staff than the impact of Brexit

Small businesses are more focussed on training up and retaining their staff than worries over Brexit, a new study reveals.

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Businesses urged to join consumer protection scheme

Small businesses are urged to get involved and join the consumer protection scheme from the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

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Lack of human interaction loses customers

Yonder Digital Group research shows that human interaction is key to good customer experience.

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Is working from home a risk to your health?

Workers are risking their health by working from home in inappropriate office set ups, according to new research.

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Gig economy boosts income for many of its 1.3 million workers

New CIPD research provides first robust estimate of the size of the gig economy and highlights need for greater clarity over and enforcement of employment rights.

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Kitchen quarrels lead to workplace warfare woes

The kitchen is the heart of workplace arguments and annoyances according to new research.

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We never bounce back from being unemployed, research shows

Losing a job creates a ‘new normal’ for our wellbeing that never goes back to pre-unemployment levels, a new international study reveals.

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The real reasons Brits love being business owners

Business owners reveal what they love most about starting and owning their own business in a new study.

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We never bounce back from being unemployed, research shows

Losing a job creates a ‘new normal’ for our wellbeing that never goes back to pre-unemployment levels, a new international study reveals.

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The real reasons Brits love being business owners

Business owners reveal what they love most about starting and owning their own business in a new study.

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Are you experienced? Businesses reveal biggest barriers to youth employment

Two fifths of SMEs highlight a lack of experience as a major barrier for young applicants in the hiring process.

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Europe’s most powerful business women have above average number of children

Europe’s most powerful business women have more children than the European average, a new study reveals.

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Media planners rely less on insights for advertising strategy

Media planners are favouring contextual data and insights when it comes to defining advertising strategies.

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SMEs call for faster and more flexible business loan approvals

Small businesses request a faster, more flexible way to apply and receive business loans to cover shortfalls.

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