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Many Retirees Working Past State Pension Age
More than 1 in 5 retirees have returned to work after reaching state pension age, according to research by Prudential.…
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Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, May 2015
Released: 10 July 2015 – Download PDF Contents Main points Main figures Summary Longer-term perspective Value of UK trade in goods Trade…
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Economic Review, July 2015
Released: 07 July 2015 – Download PDF Contents Abstract Main points Introduction GDP Labour market and productivity Effects of taxes and benefits…
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Statistical bulletin: Consumer Trends, quarter 1
Released: 30 June 2015 – Download PDF Contents Main points Summary of household expenditure in quarter 1 2015 (Jan to Mar…
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Interfloor stocking up for growth
Interfloor, the UK’s leading underlay and flooring accessories manufacturer, have been investing significantly in their operations to manage a sustained…
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Brits Unaware Of Overseas Tax Rebates
Failing to claim tax rebates on overseas purchases is costing British holidaymakers millions each year, according to research by Direct…
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Feeling peckish? Join Recofloor at the ‘Bacon Butty’ events
Join the Recofloor team at this year’s popular ‘Bacon Butty’ events where you can find out more about the UK’s…
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The Midlands Construction Summit
– 2025 Construction Strategy – 10 years and counting! The Construction 2025 Industrial Strategy provides a vision of how the…
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Industry leaders unite to discuss the future of construction
Skills shortages, planning restrictions and the need for cultural change were the key topics arising from a high level debate…
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Government To Combat Workplace Gender Gap
A detailed plan aimed ending the disparity in pay between men and women has been published by the government. Among…
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Value Of Insurance Fraud At Record High
The number of fraudulent insurance claims detected by insurers increased by 9% between 2013 and 2014, research by the Association…
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Government Outlines Productivity Plans
A comprehensive plan to improve the productivity of UK businesses has been published by the Treasury. The policy document identifies…
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Tax On Large Firms To Fund Apprenticeships
A new tax will be levied on large companies to help deliver the government’s target of 3 million new apprenticeships…
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Other Announcements: Summer Budget 2015
The Chancellor George Osborne has finished delivering the first Budget of the new Conservative government, outlining a host of measures…
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Reaction – Summer Budget 2015
The Chancellor George Osborne has delivered the first all-Conservative Budget statement in almost 20 years. Here is a collection of…
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Business Announcements – Summer Budget 2015
The Chancellor George Osborne delivered the first fully Conservative budget since 1996 on 8 July 2015. Below is a summary…
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Personal Finances – Summer Budget 2015
Chancellor George Osborne has now delivered his Summer Budget 2015. Here’s our summary of the key measures affecting personal finances:…
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Summer Budget 2015: Expectations
The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the summer Budget early this afternoon. Commenting ahead of the statement, John Allan, national…
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Tax Reform Tops FSB Budget Wish List
The Chancellor should focus his first all-conservative Budget on reducing the deficit, promoting growth and supporting small businesses, the Federation…
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Tax-Free Childcare Declared Lawful
Government proposals to introduce tax-free childcare for working families have been declared lawful by the Supreme Court. The scheme, announced…
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FLOORING SHOW 2015 UPDATE
With 95% of stands already sold, this year’s Flooring Show will be the biggest for many years, and the industry…
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Graduates Embrace Entrepreneurial Spirit
Almost a sixth of graduates plan to start their own business, according to research by Direct Line for Business. The…
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Tribunal Ruling On Holiday Pay Comes Into Effect
Employers need to account for overtime when calculating holiday pay from 1 July 2015. The Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled in…
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Fake Financial Services Top Cold-Call Scams
Fraudulent banking services, credit brokers and investment opportunities are the most common scams used by cold-callers, according to analysis by…
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Standard Annuity Rate Hits 2015 High
The standard annuity rate has increased 5.6% since the 12 May 2015, research by My Pension Expert has found. This…
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