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Stress levels rise in UK offices as workloads soar

Office workloads have increased during the last year, pushing up stress levels among employees, according to new research.

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UK firms fear digital disruption in years ahead

Half of the UK’s business leaders are concerned that their industries will face substantial digital disruption in the next two years, new research has suggested.

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Business insolvency cases increase in third quarter

The number of business insolvencies rose in the third quarter, according to new figures from the Insolvency Service.

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Consumers face risk of cybercrime as small businesses fail to act

Despite the dangers to their clients, the majority of small businesses remain open to cyber-attacks, new research has revealed.

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Outstanding invoices for SMEs tops £586 billion

The UK’s army of small and medium-sized businesses are owed more than £586 billion in outstanding invoices, new research has revealed.

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Failing to switch energy providers is hitting small businesses

A failure to switch to cheaper energy tariffs and suppliers is costing the UK’s small businesses vast sums of money, new research has revealed.

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Lack of digital skills is influencing business turnover

Nearly four in ten of the UK’s small businesses lack basic digital skills, according to new research from Lloyds Bank UK.

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Small businesses face up to disruption costs

More than half a million small businesses have been forced to halt trading in the last two years as a result of some sort of disruption, according to new research.

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Small firms hit by bank closures

Many small businesses are running in to difficulty as a result of the closure of local bank branches, according to new research from the Federation of Small Businesses.

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Family businesses reveal top upcoming challenges

Family businesses have listed next generation planning alongside overcoming social changes as the major challenges that need to be overcome in the year ahead.

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Private business numbers reach record high

There are now a record 5.5 million businesses in the UK private sector, according to official statistics from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

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Workforce changes a concern for UK businesses

A vast number of UK firms are planning significant alterations to their workforce, ranging from mergers and acquisitions to office relocations, management changes and restructuring.

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Shortage of skilled stage damaging SMEs

Nearly three quarters of the nation’s business have considerable plans for expansion in the next two years, according to new research.

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Financial chiefs voice Brexit uncertainty concerns

Key financial figures have warned that uncertainty surrounding Brexit is having a negative impact on business decisions.

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Moorfields appointed administrators over Scottish Construction Company

Property company Seadon Construction has been forced to enter administration following financial difficulties.

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Small business owners devote too much time to admin

Those in charge of small up-coming businesses are spending too much time on financial admin during the early stages of their firm, instead of on growth and product development.

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Do UK’s small firms plan enough for their financial futures?

Small firms account for a large portion of the UK’s private sector, yet many do not always plan for the long-term future.

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Vast majority of firms now rely on mobile and web apps

More than seven in ten businesses now rely on technology to run their operations and drive expansion, new research has revealed.

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Export shortfall sees UK firms miss out on £141 billion

Small businesses in the UK lost out on £141 billion in the last year due to a lack of exporting, a new study by World First has revealed.

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Major UK sectors could face Brexit talent drain

Britain’s ‘powerhouse’ sectors could feel the full brunt of Brexit, should the decision limit the nation’s access to top international talent.

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British businesses reveal concerns over attracting new custom

British firms have revealed that attracting new customers at a time when the market is extremely competitive is currently their biggest concern.

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London firms face high bills following rate changes

Thousands of firms in London will soon face larger bills once property revaluations alter business rates.

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