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Britons Rely On Inheritance For Retirement Income
More than a third of British workers will need a boost from inheritance to provide a stable retirement income, research…
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Over 300 Quick-Step Master Installers and counting
With over 300 Quick-Step Master Installers skilled in wood, laminate or LVT installation now approved by the Academy for Excellence…
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Workers could be owed Hundreds in unclaimed rebate
Do you wear a uniform? If so, did you know you can claim some of your hard-earned cash back? If…
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Auto-Enrolment Staging Date Unknown To Many Employers
Almost two thirds of small and micro employers don’t know when they need to start complying with auto-enrolment, according to…
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Treasury Announces Financial Advice Review
A review into financial advice services will look at how the market can work more effectively for consumers, the Treasury…
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EIS Funding Sees Record Rise In 2013/14
Small businesses raised £1.46 billion through the enterprise investment scheme (EIS) in 2013/14, the highest ever annual amount lent through…
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Treasury Launches Pension Exit Fees Review
An immediate government consultation will investigate whether pension exit fees should be cut or capped, the Treasury has announced. The…
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Average Lifetime Tax Bill Shows Annual Rise
The average UK household pays almost three quarters of a million pounds in taxes over the course of a lifetime,…
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Red Tape Costs Businesses
The UK economy is losing an estimated £41 billion a year to red tape despite continued government promises to reduce…
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Ferfa Apprentices get hands-on experience in coatings at Sika
Sika provided its training facilities at Welwyn Garden City this month for FeRFA’s 14th group of resin flooring apprentices to…
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Interfloor launch Tredaire Flamecheck – IMO flame retardant underlay
Interfloor have launched Tredaire Flamecheck, the brand’s first IMO certified flame retardant PU underlay. The 6.5mm thick, 145kg/m3, underlay passes…
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Retirement Advice Needs Varies According To Age
The type of retirement advice people want varies significantly according to age, research by Partnership has found. Structuring a retirement…
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Microbusinesses Relying On Personal Support
Nearly two thirds of businesses with fewer than 10 employees rely on support from friends and family, research by Lloyds…
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Banks Not Meeting Needs Of Younger Customers
More than two thirds of people aged 18-34 think their bank fails to cater for the financial challenges younger people…
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Income Rises For Over-55s
The monthly income of people over-55 has increased by 30% since 2010, research by Aviva has found. The report shows…
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Another Successful Event from Explore Offsite
The latest in a series of building technology events – Explore Offsite in the Housing Sector – was declared a…
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UTC Swindon triumphant at 2015 West of England Regional LABC Building Excellence Awards
UTC Swindon has won the Best Educational Building at the 2015 West of England Regional LABC (Local Authority Building Control)…
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Conica’s permeable paving shows students urban drainage solutions in action
Conipave RA, the new permeable paving designed to promote sustainable urban drainage, is actively teaching students at the Margam Discovery…
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Latest Health & Safety Books from Construction Industry Publications
Construction Industry Publications (CIP) has published the latest update to its Construction Health and Safety Manual and released a number…
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Support for Shortening the Cash Flow Cycle
Even though construction has picked up after the recession and many contractors are now recording improved margins, some are still…
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UK Non-Financial Business Economy, 2013 Regional Results (Annual Business Survey)
Released: 23 July 2015 – Download PDF Contents Main points Overview Your Views Matter Interactive Map for the UK Non-Financial Business Economy…
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Commissioner To Help SMEs – Late Payment
A new Small Business Commissioner will assist SMEs in resolving disputes with large businesses under draft government proposals. The position…
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Regulator Plans 7-Day Cash ISA Switching
Switching cash ISAs will become easier and quicker under plans announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulator has…
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Company Share Scheme Saving Increases
More than 1.4 million employees saved an average of £122.94 a month in 2014 by taking part in company share…
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Market Update – United Carpets – Ken Odeluga
United Carpet’s board today recommended a final dividend today, at 25p/share, to be paid on 16th October. On top of…
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