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Golden Houses Developments project a staggering £80 million turnover by 2020
Golden Houses Developments, the UK-based construction business specialising in high-end residential projects, is expecting to triple its turnover throughout the…
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The Tiling Show Trend Setters
The Tiling Show is set to make its debut in September 2016 and will be bringing more than just networking…
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Index of Services: December 2015
Table of contents Main points Understanding the Index of Services (IoS) Main information Economic background GDP impact and components Component…
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Business Broadband Review Announced
A new review on business broadband has been launched to attempt to improve businesses access to broadband. This follows from…
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Investors Expect Dividend Cuts
56% of personal investors are concerned that businesses may cut their dividends, according to research by The Share Centre (SC).…
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Retired Household Income Remains Steady
Retired household income was largely unaffected by the economic downturn, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, state…
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Stamp Duty Tax Changes Concern For Joint Buyers
The 3% higher rate stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on second homes and buy-to-lets coming into effect 1 April 2016,…
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Sika launches Fast Screed solution
Sika, leaders in the development of innovative flooring systems, has launched a new screed system, designed to offer contractors a…
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Businesses Respond To EU Reform Deal
Business leaders have commented on the Prime Minister’s reform deal on the future of the UK’s relationship with…
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Y+ is YOU+BAL – bringing fixers and contractors into the heart of BAL
It’s what everyone in tiling’s been talking about. It’s been the biggest tease since your teenage crush, but now the…
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New Chairman for FERFA
FeRFA is delighted to announce the election of a new Chairman for the coming two years and a newly elected…
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Sell More Carpet by Pegging Personalities
By Kevin Cundiff, VP of Retail for Fortegra Personalities. They can dictate a lot of things—including home interior tastes And…
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Personal Savings Allowance Difficult To Understand
Taxpayers will have difficulty understanding the tax-free savings allowance which is being introduced from 6 April 2016, according to the…
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Record Business Rates Collection For Councils
Local councils are expected to collect a record £23.5 billion in business rates by 2017. The government plans to devolve…
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Small Business, Enterprise And Employment Act Timetable Released
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act, which received Royal Assent in March 2015, will be implemented over the course…
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Pension ISA Tax Relief Could Lower Savings
The potential pension ISA tax relief currently being considered by the government could lower savings by a sixth, according to…
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Self-Employment Growth Needs More Support
Self-employed people now account for 15% of the workforce, according to a report by the government. Currently at 4.6 million,…
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Pay Equality Increasingly Important To Workers
Pay inequality is becoming one of the ways that job applicants are judging potential employers. A survey by Glassdoor has…
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Buy-To-Let Purchases Increase Ahead Of Stamp Duty Changes
An increase in buy-to-let purchases ahead of the stamp duty changes from 1 April 2016 is raising prices. In a…
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Employers Feel The Cost Of Auto-Enrolment
Auto-enrolment has had a financial impact on more than two thirds of employers. In a report by the CIPD, 70%…
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Local Authorities To Extend Sunday Trading Hours
Amendments have been made to the Enterprise Bill allowing local authorities to extend Sunday opening hours. High street retailers will…
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Peer-To-Peer Lending At Record High In 2015
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending growth reached more than £2.2 billion in 2015, according to figures by Peer-to-Peer Finance Association (P2PFA). The…
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Enterprise Bill Moves To Second Reading
The Enterprise Bill has been drafted for a second reading. The government aims to provide businesses with an environment for…
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London Help To Buy Scheme Launches
The new Help to Buy scheme for London has launched, allowing residents to buy a new home with a 5%…
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Skill-Shortage Vacancies’ A Challenge For Businesses
The challenge that many businesses are facing in trying to get the right people for their workforce has been detailed…
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