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Gypsumtools sole UK distributor for Full Circle Brand
One of the UK’s leading distributors of plastering tools and equipment has been granted sole product distribution rights by yet…
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Carpet Recycling UK Conference celebrates resource ‘champions’
Carpet Recycling UK’s recent eighth Annual Conference and Awards Event celebrated the successes and achievements of its resource recovery ‘champions’…
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National Living Wage Not Leading To Job Cuts
Employers have responded to the national living wage (NLW) by raising prices rather than cutting jobs, according to research by…
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Brexit bad for construction industry says Golden Houses Developments’ Monika Slowikowska
Monika Slowikowska, founder of Golden Houses Developments, believes a leave vote in the EU referendum would be bad for the…
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Chasing Payments Taking 10% Of Working Day For Small Firms
Small businesses are spending up to 10% of their working day chasing late payments, according to research by Xero. 52%…
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Dividend Cover At Lowest Level Since 2009
Private limited company dividend cover has fallen to its lowest level since 2009’s recession, according to research by The Share…
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Half A Million Help To Buy ISAs Opened
Over 500,000 people have opened a Help to Buy ISA, and over 160,000 people have used the scheme to secure…
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Underlay pioneer recognised for exporting excellence
A flooring manufacturer that pioneered the “British method” of installing underlay across the world has been recognised for its exporting…
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Brexit Uncertainty Over Retirement Savings
Following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, there have been concerns on the implications for retirement savings for pensioners.…
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Businesses Scale Back Recruitment Plans After Brexit Vote
Almost a quarter of businesses will put a freeze on recruitment following the decision to leave the EU, according to…
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Chancellor Gives Statement On EU Referendum
The chancellor George Osborne has released a statement following the outcome of the EU referendum. He said that the UK…
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EU Referendum: Business Reaction
Here is a round-up of reaction from industry bodies. British Chambers Of Commerce (BCC) Dr Adam Marshall, acting director general…
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Plan your trip to the Flooring Show 2016
The Flooring Show is fast approaching with over 170 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering to attend.…
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New State Pension – Will You Qualify?
The government has agreed to write to individuals who do not have enough years of national insurance contributions (NICs) to…
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The UK Slip Resistance Group – Conference
The UK Slip Resistance Group presents the 2016 Slips, Trips & Falls Conference, 4 – 5 October, London This 2-day international…
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Average Rent Growth Slows In May
Average rent for homes across England and Wales is now at £792 per month, an increase of 1.8% over the…
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Labour Costs Increase In Q1 2016
Labour costs per hour increased by 2.7% between January and March 2016, as compared with Q1 2015, according to the…
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Companies Spend More On Pension Contributions For Older Workers
Companies are spending £42 billion more a year on defined benefit (DB) pension scheme contributions for the oldest third of…
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Average Rent Growth Slows In May
Average rent for homes across England and Wales is now at £792 per month, an increase of 1.8% over the…
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Employer Uncertainty Over Apprenticeship Levy
1 in 4 employers are currently planning to use the apprenticeship levy to invest in training and development, according to…
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Resin Surfaces promotes Dale Banton to National Sales Manager
Resin Surfaces Ltd (RSL) has handed the top UK sales job in the firm to a consistently high performing Business…
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Lifetime ISA Savers Could Face Higher Charges
Savers looking to use the lifetime ISA (LISA) could be faced with higher charges, reducing the value of their pots…
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Business Rates System Issues Highlighted By Committee
Issues with appeals and withdrawing the revenue support grant (RSG) must be addressed before the new business rates system for…
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Top Concern For Landlords
The exemption of residential property from capital gains tax (CGT) cuts has become a top concern for landlords, according to…
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1.4 Million Businesses Still Set To Start Auto-Enrolment
Auto-enrolment continues to provide distinct challenges for both smaller and larger companies as around 1.4 million businesses are still due…
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