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Gender Pay Gap Reduction Call
The next government should set a national target for reducing the gender pay gap, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)…
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Northern Ireland International Trade Scheme Launched
A support scheme designed to help businesses in Northern Ireland trade internationally has been launched by the Northern Ireland Chamber…
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Free Retirement Guidance Should Be Independent
There is widespread support for government proposals to provide free retirement guidance but more than half of over-55s think it…
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UK Manufacturing In Funding Boost
The government has committed an extra £100 million worth of funding to a scheme designed to boost UK manufacturing, the…
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High Earners Overlook Pension Tax Relief
One in 10 higher rate taxpayers are missing out on pension tax relief worth £2,500 a year, a survey by…
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Small Firms Rely On Planning Not Luck
Luck does not play a big role in a firm’s success according to nearly 3 quarters of small business owners,…
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Underpaid Workers Get £4.6 Million In Wage Arrears
Underpaid workers received more than £4.6 million in minimum wage arrears during 2013/14, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has said.…
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Collective Workplace Pensions Proposed
Employers will have more choice over the type of workplace pension scheme they offer after proposals for collective schemes were…
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IT And Digital Support For SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now apply for IT and digital support worth up to £2,000, after the UK…
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House Prices Rise 0.7% In May 2014
The average price of UK homes rose 0.7% in May 2014, slowing slightly from the 1.2% increase in April 2014,…
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Workplace Optimism Increases
Consumer confidence has reached its highest level in almost 7 years and optimism is increasing among UK workers, according to…
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Business Groups Increase Economic Growth Predictions
The UK economy will grow by 3.1% in 2014 and 2.7% in 2015, according to the British Chambers of Commerce…
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Premium Bonds Limit Rises To £40,000
The amount that customers can invest in Premium Bonds will rise from £30,000 to £40,000 a year on 1 June…
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Northern Ireland First-Time Buyers Up 33%
The number of mortgages given to first-time buyers in Northern Ireland increased 33% in Q1 2014 compared to the same…
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Service Sector Optimism Increases
Businesses in the service sector want to take on more staff as optimism rises, according to research from the Confederation…
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Pensions And Childcare Most Popular Benefits
Pension contributions and childcare vouchers are the most commonly offered tax-efficient salary sacrifice benefit, according to research from EmployeeBenefits.co.uk. Benefits…
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Two Million Homeowners Plan To Downsize
Up to 2.3 million homeowners aged 55 and over expect to sell their homes to raise finance, research from Prudential…
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Scottish Retail Sales Rise 1.9%
Scottish retail sales rose 1.9% in the year to April 2014, according to research from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).…
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Retail Sales Growth At 10-Year High
UK retail sales experienced the highest annual growth in a decade as sales rose 6.9% in April 2014 year-on-year, according…
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One Fifth Regrets Not Saving For Retirement Sooner
Almost a fifth (18%) of those aged 55 or over say that not saving for retirement early enough is their…
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Consumer Confidence Continues To Improve
Consumer confidence has reached a record high as the pressure on household wallets continues to ease, according to new research.…
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Directors’ Bonuses Drop 23%
Company director bonuses have fallen by an average of 23% over the past year, according to a study by the…
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Current Annual Turnover Of Managers At Record Low
The labour turnover among managers in the last year is at a record low, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has…
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Unemployment Continues To Fall In Northern Ireland
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has fallen for the 15th consecutive month. The number of…
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Single-Tier State Pension Legislation Becomes Law
Legislation to introduce a single-tier state pension has become law with the introduction of the Pensions Act 2014. The new…
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