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Employment Rate At Record High
UK employment has reached a new record high of 73.7% and the unemployment rate is also down at 5.3%. The…
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Workplace Pensions Seen As Safest Retirement Investment Vehicle
Workplace pension schemes are considered to be the safest way to invest for retirement, according to new research by the…
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Benefits In Kind Remained Steady In 2012/13
The number of recipients of taxable benefits in kind remained steady at 3.7 million in the 2012/13 tax year, the…
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SMEs Missing Out On Innovation Finance Support
Many small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are not accessing available resources for funding innovation and research and development activities…
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Saint-Gobain Weber supports DIY SOS – The Big Build Veterans Special
Leca® Insufill, the innovative lightweight aggregate and weber.floor 4310 high performance, self-levelling floor screed, has been donated by Saint-Gobain Weber for BBC1’s DIY SOS…
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Consumer Finance Rises In 2015
Consumer finance growth rose by 9% in September 2015, compared to the same month last year, new figures released by…
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Sick Days Costing Millions A Day
The cost from employee sick days in lost productivity for businesses on 2 February 2014 was at £34 million, with…
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First Annuity Sales Increase In 3 Years
Annuity sales have seen their first quarter on quarter increase for the first time in 3 years, data published by…
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Two Thirds Of Homebuyers Pay Below The Asking Price
The majority of homebuyers in the UK are more prepared to negotiate on the price of prospective property and that…
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Paper Tax Return Deadline On 31 October
The deadline to submit your paper tax return is fast approaching. Self-assessment taxpayers have until the 31 October to complete…
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Lack Of Financial Management Skills Widespread
40% of adults are not in control of their personal finances, research by the Money Advice Service suggests. 20% are…
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SME Confidence Falls
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have seen a decrease of confidence over the last six months, Aon’s Small Business Change…
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1 In 7 Plan To Use New ISA Flexibility
1 in 7 people are planning to take advantage of the new cash ISA rules that come into effect next…
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Carpet Recycling UK leading the industry on sustainability
Significant support from Carpet Recycling UK’s core funders has been crucial in the industry’s achievement of diverting rising volumes of…
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Scottish Councils Get Business Rate Powers
Councils in Scotland will be able to reduce business rates in their area from 31 October 2015. Announcing the change…
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Creative Sector SMEs Grow Faster Than Traditional Firms
Creative sector SMEs are creating jobs at a faster rate than small businesses in traditional industries such as manufacturing and…
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Care Costs Vary Across Country
The cost of care varies across the country a freedom of information request submitted by Which? has revealed. The request,…
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‘New Work’ SMEs Drive Productivity And Growth
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK continue to drive job growth, productivity and average wages in UK cities,…
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Unemployment At Lowest Since 2008
Latest jobs figures show that the UK unemployment rate has fallen by 5.4%, the lowest it has been since the…
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SMEs Driving Job Creation
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been responsible for creating 15.6 million jobs this year, up from 15.2 million, analysis…
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Inheritance Tax Bill Exceeds £3 Billion
The inheritance tax (IHT) paid on 17,900 estates exceeded over £3 billion in 2012/13, according to Prudential. This represents a…
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Funeral Costs Rise Faster Than Inflation
Funeral costs have risen by 2.9% to £3,693, 29 times higher than UK inflation according to new research by SunLife.…
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Over Generosity Risks Parents Finances
Parents who lend money to their children are at risk of compromising their own financial position, according to a survey…
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ISAs Funding Retirement Plans Of 30 And 40 Year Olds
People in their 30s and 40s are investing more into ISAs to help fund their retirement plans, according to new…
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Apprenticeships Levy Divides Employers
There are concerns amongst employers that the apprenticeship levy will increase the number of apprenticeships at the expense of…
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