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Slightly older peers key to financial education
Young people aged 16-21 could benefit from hearing financial mismanagement stories from those in the 22-29 age bracket, a report…
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Micro-business numbers surge
The number of micro businesses in the UK has grown by 43% since 2000, a report by insurance group RSA…
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Small firms unprepared for data loss
Less than a third of small businesses have plans to ensure business continuity in the event of data loss, according…
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Pension changes boost confidence
More than 4 in 10 pension savers feel more confident about their pension schemes following the reforms announced at the…
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Restrictive rules on savings accounts
Four in 10 popular savings accounts come with restrictions that prevent customers accessing their savings, research by Which? has found.…
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SME owners in work/life struggle
Almost two-thirds of SME owners say running a business is a ‘constant challenge’, a survey for card payment provider First…
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Firms call for business rates reform
More than 100 of Britain’s biggest businesses have called on political parties to reform the business rates system. The group…
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Skills shortages still pose major threat to construction industry
As several major pieces of industry research identify skills shortages as posing a serious threat to the on-going growth of…
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UK construction manager helps to create skills
Alison Lamplough, Head of Operational Training at the UK’s largest privately owned construction firm joins the Board of NOCN, an…
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Caution – red herrings ahead
Van users should beware red herrings that could cost them hundreds of pounds, according to The Fuelcard People, part of The Fuel…
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Equity investments to boost retirement income
One third of over-55s who have yet to retire plans to use stocks and shares in retirement to offset the…
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Online sales growth at 10 month high
The online retail sector grew by 18% in the year to August 2014, according to e-retail industry body IMRG. Around…
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Annuity sales fall by a third
The number of annuities sold fell by a third between the first and second quarters of 2014, according to figures…
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Peer-to-Peer Lending exceeds £2bn
Peer-to-peer lenders have given more than £2 billion to businesses and individuals, according to data published by AltFi. The total…
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New support for online exporters
UK businesses will have access to a new package of services designed to boost online exports, UK Trade and Investment…
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Annuity rates fall 2.6% in August
Annuity rates saw their biggest monthly falls in 3 years in August 2014, according to figures published by Investment Life…
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Retirees avoid cashing in full pension pot
Fewer than 1 in 10 retirees will take their entire pension savings as a lump sum when the government’s pension…
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Current account interest rates a priority
More than a quarter of people look for a higher interest rate when deciding whether they should switch their current…
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Tonnes of reasons to recycle with Recofloor
As part of its Fifth Birthday celebrations, Recofloor has announced the Contractor and Distributor that have each collected the most…
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1 in 7 dont plan to retire
One in 7 adults do not plan to retire, according to a poll conducted by ICM on behalf of Barings…
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UK-London: Building construction work
Official EU reference: 302457-2014 Procurer reference: 9NKG-LVZGDR Published on: 06/09/2014 Deadline date:06/10/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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UK-London: Construction work tender
Official EU reference: 302517-2014 Published on: 06/09/2014 Deadline date:14/10/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Outer London…
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UK-Penistone: Hotel construction tender
Official EU reference: 299924-2014 Published on: 04/09/2014 Deadline date:03/10/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Lincolnshire Name…
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SME’s look to find investment plans
Three in 5 SMEs are confident they can secure a bank loan to fund investment plans, research by Clydesdale and…
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SME’s want better government support
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have mixed feelings about government initiatives to help them grow, research by Aviva has found.…
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