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European SMEs Still Struggling To Get Finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union (EU) are still struggling to secure the financing they need, according…
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Retirement Income Review Launched
A review of the UK’s financial needs in retirement, and what changes are needed to ensure these are met, has…
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Autumn Statement Now On Thursday 5 December
The Autumn Statement has been delayed by one day and will now take place on Thursday 5 December, the Treasury…
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Business Bank Investment Funding Launched
The first round of funding for the investment arm of the Government’s Business Bank, designed to stimulate the flow of…
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Scottish Businesses Urged To Claim Business Rates Relief
Small businesses in Scotland are being urged to take advantage of tax reliefs on business rates via the Small Business…
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Lifetime Gifts Alter The ‘Traditional Inheritance’
The traditional inheritance is becoming a thing of the past as more parents choose to give away assets during their…
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‘Big Six’ Energy Companies Questioned About Rising Costs
The UK’s six largest energy firms have been questioned by a committee of MPs over recent increases in electricity and…
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Pension Charges Cap Proposed By MPs
Plans to cap pension scheme charges to help people save more towards retirement are to be brought forward, the Government…
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Business Group Launches Guide For New Employers
Many growing businesses are unsure about their obligations when taking on employees for the first time, the Forum of Private…
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Business Lending At Highest Level Since 2009
Net lending to UK businesses rose by £2.5 billion in the month to September – the biggest monthly rise in…
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Record Number Of Businesses In The UK
The number of private sector businesses in the UK reached a record 4.9 million at the start of 2013, figures…
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Growth In Online Retail Searches
The volume of searches for online retail goods increased by 12 per cent in the third quarter of 2013 when compared…
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£20m EU Funding Boost For Scotland
The Scottish Government is to invest a total of £60 million into businesses supporting economic growth and employment, bolstered by…
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Calls To Scrap Parking Charges On UK’s First Small Business Saturday
Local councils should waive town centre parking charges in support of the UK’s first Small Business Saturday being held on…
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UK Pensions Labelled ‘Unfit For Purpose’
The UK pension system is ‘not fit for the future’ and in urgent need of reform, a former Government adviser…
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UK Unemployment Continues To Fall
The number of unemployed people in the UK fell by 18,000 from June to August, data from the Office for…
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Retailers Face Higher Business Rates Bill
Retailers are facing a £242 million annual increase in business rates after official figures showed that the retail price index…
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Consultation To Tackle Late Payment
A consultation to tackle the problem of late payments to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) will be launched later…
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Northern Ireland Trading Activity Hits Six-Year High
Northern Ireland’s economic recovery is gathering pace, with businesses recording the fastest rate of activity and expansion in six years…
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Autumn Statement Confirmed For 4 December
This year’s Autumn Statement will be held on Wednesday 4 December, Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed on his Twitter account.…
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Forgotten Invoices Cost SMEs Dear
UK small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) could be losing up to £3.7 billion as a result of poor internal…
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Pensions Lifetime Limit Cut To Affect Thousands
The number of individuals affected by next year’s cut in the lifetime limit for pension contributions is likely to be…
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Funding Boost For Innovative Small Businesses
A fund to support investment in small and innovative businesses will receive a £25 million boost from the Government, the…
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Scottish Procurement Reform To Help Small Businesses
Changes to Scottish procurement rules will make it easier for small businesses to bid for public sector contracts, Scotland’s Deputy…
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Help To Buy Mortgage Guarantee Launches
The Government’s £12 billion Help to Buy mortgage guarantee scheme – designed to help thousands of people with small deposits…
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