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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.

LendInvest publishes a blueprint for government treatment of property SMEs

The UK risks losing another generation of property SMEs as four in five SME housebuilders have disappeared since last housebuilding boom.

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Salaries rise year-on-year as job market continues to strengthen

Salaries and vacancies jumped in February, with key cities across the UK, witnessing above-average pay increases.

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Falling consumer spending and high inflation slowing UK economy

Government must reduce reliance on consumer spending and rebalance the rising inflation for sustainable growth.

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CMI calls for greater diversity and gender parity in apprenticeships

Employers are being encouraged to start offering degree-level apprenticeships to improve gender diversity.

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Bad sleep has a negative impact on almost half of all UK employees’ work

When employees have problems with their sleep or insomnia, almost half (45 per cent) say that this adversely affects their work and career.

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HR experts distinguish themselves with positioning, impact, clear processes and data use

HR analytics experts prioritise four critical factors, but just 7 per cent of HR departments rate themselves as analytics experts.

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£20,000 grant announced to help small businesses go global

To help businesses survive, FedEx Express launches one £20,000 grant and one £10,000 grant to allow businesses to grow.

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Number of workers on a zero-hours contract hits record high

Number of workers on a zero-hours contract hits record high of 910,000, but slowdown in last six months suggests firms’ appetite for ZHCs may be waning.

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£20,000 grant announced to help small businesses go global

To help businesses survive, FedEx Express launches one £20,000 grant and one £10,000 grant to allow businesses to grow.

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Number of workers on a zero-hours contract hits record high

Number of workers on a zero-hours contract hits record high of 910,000, but slowdown in last six months suggests firms’ appetite for ZHCs may be waning.

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SME owners look for mobile phone alternatives following stricter driving penalties

Small businesses are urged to understand new government policies surrounding driving whilst using a mobile phone.

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Brits diagnosed with a mental health condition to embarrassed to talk at work

Research reveals a quarter of Brits who have been diagnosed with a mental health condition aren’t open about it in the workplace because they’re embarrassed.

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Millions of savers are being let down by auto-enrolment

Millions of British workers are being let down by the current auto-enrolment system and the rising retirement age.

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Systemising business processes could mean the end of the spreadsheet

Despite its current near-ubiquity, the spreadsheet dominance of many ERP planning processes could be coming to an end.

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