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Growth in shared home ownership
More than a third (39%) of joint property purchases in the next 2 years will be made between friends, family…
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SMES Owed Billions in Late Payments
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are owed £39.4 billion in late payments, research by Bacs Payment Schemes (Bacs) has found.…
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Appetite for Savings Grows
The number of people planning to save over the next 3 months increased from 16% in spring 2013 to 18%…
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NI Lending figures released for first time
Figures on how much Northern Ireland banks are lending to businesses and households have been published for the first time.…
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9 in 10 work Overtime
More than 9 in 10 (94%) UK employees work over their contracted weekly hours, according to research from the Institute…
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Manufacturing output falls 1.3%
UK manufacturing output fell by 1.3% in May 2014, the biggest drop since January 2013, according to official figures. The…
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ISA reforms encourage saving
Four in 10 people who are aware of the ISA changes say they will help them to save more, research…
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A quarter want to be entrepreneur
More than a quarter of British employees dream of running a business, according to a survey from Lloyds Bank Insurance.…
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SME overseas sales predicted to grow
Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) overseas sales are predicted to total £15 billion over the next 12 months, according to…
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Research investment for Scottish SME’s
A new scheme designed to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) to invest in research and development (R&D) has been…
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House Prices Remain Strong
The UK housing market ‘remained strong’ in June 2014 as prices rose 1% during the month, according to data collected…
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Equity And Debt Finance Guide For SMEs
A free guide for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on debt and equity finance has been published by the British…
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Young People Unaware Of NISAs
Two-thirds (66%) of 18-24 year-olds are unaware that the annual ISA allowance will rise to £15,000 in July, according to…
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Scottish Government Urged To Support Business
The Scottish government should do more to keep the cost of doing business down, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has…
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Retail Sales ‘Disappointing’
Retail sales growth failed to meet expectations in the year to June 2014, according to a survey by the Confederation…
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Committee Calls For Retirement Advice Reform
People nearing retirement age should have regular financial check-ups, Age UK’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has said. The appeal comes…
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SMEs Reluctant To Borrow
High growth small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are reluctant to seek finance from banks to fund growth, a study by…
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Two Thirds Unaware Of NISAs
Nearly two thirds (63%) of UK adults are unaware of the tax free savings allowance one week before the launch…
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SME Skills Gap Widens
Nearly a third (29.9%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned that skills shortages are impeding growth, according to…
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Retirees Need Better Financial Advice
The UK government should create a ‘National Wealth Service’ and make “fundamental changes” to pension advice services, according to a…
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SMEs Uncertain About Flexible Working
Nearly half (45%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are unaware of the upcoming changes to the law on flexible…
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Drop In Scottish Sales
Consumer spending in Scotland fell slightly in May 2014 as total sales figures dropped 0.2% compared to April 2014, according…
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Average Student Faces Financial Hardship
The average UK student is short by £277 each month, according to consumer website Save the Student. The National Student…
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Half Of SMEs Lack Adequate Insurance
Half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that need employers’ liability insurance don’t have it, according to research by AXA…
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Retirement Savings At 5 Year High
Over half (53%) of people are saving adequately for retirement, up from 45% in 2013, according to a survey by…
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