SME News

06/01/2026

Voting is now OPEN for the UK Legal Awards 2026! ⚖️🎉

These awards shine a spotlight on law firms and legal service providers across the UK who deliver exceptional client care, innovative solutions and real impact for businesses.

Why vote?
Your vote helps highlight those legal teams who truly make a difference, offering clear guidance, reliable support and going above and beyond for their clients. By voting, you’re helping to promote best practice across the industry and recognising the firms you trust most. 🙌

If you’ve worked with a firm that goes the extra mile, now is the time to show your support! ✨

Cast your vote here: 👉 https://aigm.to/3dcqWv

⚠️ Please Note:
Our judging process is merit-based and not influenced by vote numbers. To maintain the integrity of the awards, we accept only one vote per company. If you've already voted, additional submissions from the same company will not be counted.

06/01/2026

🚦 Voting is now open for the UK Transport Awards 2026! 🚦

We’re celebrating the businesses and teams that keep the UK moving, from automotive and EV innovation to rail, aviation, logistics and maritime services, showcasing the organisations transforming how people and goods travel across the country and beyond.

The UK Transport Awards 2026 recognise leaders, innovators and dedicated professionals who are driving sustainability, digital transformation and technological advancement in this vital sector, one that contributes around £100bn to the UK economy and supports over one million jobs.

Why vote?
✅ Champion companies pushing for cleaner, smarter, greener transport
✅ Celebrate resilience and excellence across the UK transport industry
✅ Help shine a national spotlight on outstanding achievements and best practice

Have your say and support the future of UK transport!

Vote here: 👉 https://zurl.co/oDzKX

⚠️ Please Note:
Our judging process is merit-based and not influenced by vote numbers. To maintain the integrity of the awards, we accept only one vote per company. If you've already voted, additional submissions from the same company will not be counted.

23/12/2025

Congratulations to the Northern Enterprise Awards 2025 winners🎉👏. Discover breakthrough start ups to regional champions across Northern England, find the full list of winners and our exclusive winners magazine below:

2025 winners 👉 https://aigm.to/BndYJS

Winners magazine 👉 https://aigm.to/5vznIQ

Our bespoke awards are crafted to celebrate and showcase the success of thriving small and medium enterprises across the United Kingdom.

23/12/2025

Christmas is peak season for consumerism, but it can also be a powerful moment for businesses to give back.

Professor Dr Parin Somani explains why working with charities at Christmas is good for communities, employee wellbeing and long term business success.

Read more 👉 https://aigm.to/DSdDwt

Professor Dr Parin Somani, founder and CEO of the London Organisation of Skills Development, explains why working with charities at Christmas is good for society, employee wellbeing and recruitment, and how meaningful CSR helps businesses attract Gen Z talent and build stronger values driven culture...

18/12/2025

New research from The HR Dept reveals a looming compliance gap ahead of the UK’s new workplace sexual harassment laws coming into force in October 2026.

Key findings:

- 40% of women and 18% of men experienced unwanted sexual behaviour at work in the last 12 months

- 45% of business leaders admit they don’t understand the upcoming ERB harassment changes

- 33% say they’re currently unprepared to implement them

Our latest SME News article unpacks what “all reasonable steps” really means – and how SMEs can get ahead of the law.

Read more 👉 https://aigm.to/z3wiVd

New research from The HR Dept reveals that 40% of women and 18% of men have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour at work in the past year, while 45% of UK business leaders don’t understand upcoming sexual harassment laws and one in three are unprepared to meet the new ‘all reasonable steps’ s...

18/12/2025

We’re delighted to announce the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025 winners 🎉. Highlighting outstanding SMEs driving Scotland’s growth across travel planning, tree surgery, performing arts, golf tours, entertainment and more!

Discover the winners: 👉 https://aigm.to/lixKK5
Read our statement: 👉 https://aigm.to/RlJBdW
View the magazine supplement: 👉 https://aigm.to/arjIJ1

SME News is proud to present the Scottish Enterprise Awards 2025 – a dedicated celebration of the outstanding businesses and individuals powering innovation, growth, and success across Scotland’s dynamic economic landscape.