Breaking Flooring News
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Over 65’s best at reviewing savings
People over 65 are most likely to monitor the performance of their savings and switch to better-paying accounts, a survey…
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Brand Britain boosts businesses
Products labelled ‘Made in Britain’ are more attractive to overseas consumers than those with no declared country of origin, a…
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Majority of firms lack faith in young people
Nearly 9 in 10 businesses think young people leaving school are not prepared for the workplace, a study by the…
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A third to inherit family assets
A third of UK adults expect to inherit money or property from family members, according to a survey by GoCompare.com.…
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New online venture capital initiative announced
SMEs will be able to get help securing finance from angel and venture capital investors online. Online venture investment company,…
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UK SME’s outperform European rivals when Exporting
UK SMEs have seen bigger increases in their export turnover than their European counterparts, a survey by UPS has found.…
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Ground-breaking ceremony signals start of transformation of Norwich gateway
A special ground-breaking ceremony has taken place to celebrate the inception of a new student housing and community development set…
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Tax on inherited pensions abolished
The 55% tax charge on inherited pensions will be abolished from April 2015, the Chancellor George Osborne has announced. Inherited…
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Credit rating factors misunderstood
Just 2 out of 5 financial decision makers in UK SMEs have ever checked the business’s credit report, a survey…
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Slightly older peers key to financial education
Young people aged 16-21 could benefit from hearing financial mismanagement stories from those in the 22-29 age bracket, a report…
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Micro-business numbers surge
The number of micro businesses in the UK has grown by 43% since 2000, a report by insurance group RSA…
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Small firms unprepared for data loss
Less than a third of small businesses have plans to ensure business continuity in the event of data loss, according…
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Pension changes boost confidence
More than 4 in 10 pension savers feel more confident about their pension schemes following the reforms announced at the…
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Restrictive rules on savings accounts
Four in 10 popular savings accounts come with restrictions that prevent customers accessing their savings, research by Which? has found.…
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SME owners in work/life struggle
Almost two-thirds of SME owners say running a business is a ‘constant challenge’, a survey for card payment provider First…
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Firms call for business rates reform
More than 100 of Britain’s biggest businesses have called on political parties to reform the business rates system. The group…
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Equity investments to boost retirement income
One third of over-55s who have yet to retire plans to use stocks and shares in retirement to offset the…
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Online sales growth at 10 month high
The online retail sector grew by 18% in the year to August 2014, according to e-retail industry body IMRG. Around…
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Annuity sales fall by a third
The number of annuities sold fell by a third between the first and second quarters of 2014, according to figures…
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Peer-to-Peer Lending exceeds £2bn
Peer-to-peer lenders have given more than £2 billion to businesses and individuals, according to data published by AltFi. The total…
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New support for online exporters
UK businesses will have access to a new package of services designed to boost online exports, UK Trade and Investment…
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Annuity rates fall 2.6% in August
Annuity rates saw their biggest monthly falls in 3 years in August 2014, according to figures published by Investment Life…
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Retirees avoid cashing in full pension pot
Fewer than 1 in 10 retirees will take their entire pension savings as a lump sum when the government’s pension…
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Current account interest rates a priority
More than a quarter of people look for a higher interest rate when deciding whether they should switch their current…
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1 in 7 dont plan to retire
One in 7 adults do not plan to retire, according to a poll conducted by ICM on behalf of Barings…
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