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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.

Sick employees not taking time off to fully recover

New data suggests that employees are not taking enough time to recover when they get sick.

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Out of sight out of mind? The nine-to-five IT security myth

Symantec research study shows only half of European employees use updated secure personal devices at work.

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Revealed: What the nation thinks different professions earn

New research reveals that Brits are drastically unaware of the salaries of some professions, with some perceptions off by as much as 30 per cent.

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Business owners are not taking measures to make their office eco-friendly

Nearly half of business owners spend over £1,000 on energy each month, neglecting their obligation to make an eco-friendly office.

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Budget 2017: Chancellor fails to help scale-up ambitions

Entrepreneurs criticise the 2017 Spring Budget for not encouraging the self employed and start-up ambitions.

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Digitisation drives vital sales and marketing partnerships – but business yet to catch up

Nearly all senior business decision makers believe it’s important for sales and marketing teams to work closely together.

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SMEs target overseas trade outside EU

Medium-sized companies are more likely to expand into new markets than small businesses, a new study reveals.

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Majority of 18-34 year olds rely on their parents to help them with their job search

Half of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 have had their parents help them with a job application, study reveals.

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SMEs target overseas trade outside EU

Medium-sized companies are more likely to expand into new markets than small businesses, a new study reveals.

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Majority of 18-34 year olds rely on their parents to help them with their job search

Half of young adults between the ages of 18 and 34 have had their parents help them with a job application, study reveals.

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Unlocking the power of women as angel investors

The number of women who are currently angel investors has not increased over two years, study reveals.

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Global study reveals strategic business objectives misaligned with talent acquisition efforts

Alignment with business strategy and use of mobile technologies key to unlocking true potential of talent acquisition.

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Budget 2017: The Spring Budget for small businesses at a glance

Here, we give you a quick summary of how Chancellor Philip Hammond's Spring Budget will affect you.

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Budget 2017: Chancellor eases the pain on business rates

Chancellor Philip Hammond has unveiled three measures to address those companies affected by the burden of higher business rates.

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