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New National Living Wage Rates From 1 April
The national living wage (NLW) and the national minimum wage (NMW) rates will increase on 1 April 2017. Eligible workers…
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Brexit Round-Up: Exporters Could Face £6 Billion In Extra Costs
No Trade Deal Could Mean £6 Billion In Extra Exporting Costs Leaving the EU without a trade deal in place…
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Entries now open for Recofloor 2018 Awards Event
Recofloor, the UK’s vinyl flooring recycling scheme, is accepting entries for its 2018 annual Awards Event, which will kick off…
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Wool Floors Look Wonderful at Wool Floor Show London
The only event in the trade show calendar that focuses entirely on wool flooring is to be held next month…
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Sikafloor provides Durable, High-Gloss surface fit for a Ferrari
Thanks to Sika, a vehicle workshop involved in the repair and maintenance of some of the world’s most expensive cars…
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Rise In Investment Companies Paying Quarterly Dividends
46% of investment companies are now paying dividends on a quarterly basis, according to the Association of Investment Companies (AIC).…
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Transport investment to drive Connection Retail’s growth
North East-headquartered flooring specialist, Connection Retail Ltd., has invested nearly £1m in its in-house transport network as it gears up…
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Star Uretech have become the first resin bound/bonded manufacturer to receive accreditation from the living wage foundation.
The Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that Star Uretech, has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The…
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Defined Benefit Scheme Membership Down 50% In 10 Years
Active membership in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes has decreased by half over the last decade according to figures from…
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VAT Flat Rate Changes Could See Higher Costs For Firms
Proposed changes to the VAT flat rate scheme and the increased combating of abuse of the scheme could negatively impact…
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Carpet Recycling UK: landfill diversion of carpet waste rises to 35%
More carpet waste in the UK was diverted from landfill in 2016 with 142,000 tonnes that were reused, recycled or…
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February edition of Floors magazine now LIVE!
FEBRUARY EDITION – ISSUE 34 – FLOORS MAGAZINE – CLICK HERE OR BELOW Floors magazine and Floorinsite.com – devoted to delivering top quality…
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Industry Reaction To Money Purchase Annual Allowance Consultation
Industry bodies have reacted to the proposed changes to the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) due to come into effect…
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Business Rate Relief To Reach £3.8 Billion
Local authorities estimate that business rates will bring in £23.8 billion for 2017/18, according to the Department for Communities and…
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Posh Flooring looks at trends for the coming summer – Updated
Update: This post has been removed following information received regarding Posh Flooring – Flooring Republic – Anbo and associated companies.
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SMEs Leading Export Growth
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are contributing to UK export growth with 63% now exporting. Research by FedEx Express…
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Startup Funding Club has launched the SFC Academy
Startup Funding Club (SFC), the award-winning business angel syndicate and seed investment fund, has launched a new initiative for early…
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New marketing training programme is a recipe for fearless marketing
Ooba Creative, marketing and creative consultants in the Thames Valley, UK have launched their new “Marketing Mastery” programme – a…
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Reminder: New Vehicle Tax Rates To Be Introduced In April 2017
New vehicle tax rates are set to be introduced for all cars and some kinds of motor homes that are…
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Growth In Pensioner Income Surpasses Working Households
Pensioner households have on average £20 more a week than working households, according to research by Resolution Foundation. In 2001,…
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Brexit Round-Up: Brexit Impact Hindering Business Goals
Following the successful Brexit Bill vote in the House of Commons, the government is going through the final phases before…
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Average Self-Employed Private Pension Savings Half Of Employees
8% of self-employed workers aged 25-34 are actively saving into a private pension, compared with 59% of employees in the…
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International trade in services
Download as PDF Table of contents Main points Your views matter Overview Summary Total international trade in services (excluding travel,…
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Northumberland College has launched a new Apprenticeship Academy and welcomed its 1,000th Apprentice
Northumberland College has recently launched its new Apprenticeship Academy that will focus on meeting the needs of Apprentices and their…
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Older Savers Call For More ISA Clarity
Over 50s think there are too many different types of ISAs available and would like the system to be simplified,…
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