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Small firms Blinkered
A third of SMEs are unaware of funding options other than the traditional forms offered by their high street bank,…
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UK-Southend-on-Sea: Architectural, construction, engineering tender
Official EU reference: 296741-2014 Procurer reference: SG/109230 Published on: 30/08/2014 Deadline date:01/10/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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Belgium-Brussels: General contractor for tender
Belgium-Brussels: General contractor for maintenance and structural works and finishings in the buildings the managed and/or occupied by the European…
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Small firms blinkered to alternative finance
A third of SMEs are unaware of funding options other than the traditional forms offered by their high street bank,…
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Loans to first-time home buyers in Northern Ireland increased 29%
Loans to first-time home buyers in Northern Ireland increased 29% in the last year and 13% in the last quarter,…
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Simpler accounting rules planned
Thousands of medium-sized businesses will be able to submit simpler accounts with Companies House under government proposals. Some businesses that…
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Home owners unaware of mortgage rates
Almost half of people do not know the current rate of their mortgage, research by communications campaigner Keep Me Posted…
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Businesses back EU rethink
The majority of British businesses favour a renegotiated relationship with the EU with certain powers returning to Westminster, a British…
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SME lending under government scheme falls again
Lending to SMEs under the government’s Funding for Lending (FLS) scheme fell by £435 million in Q2 2014, according to…
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Economey to grow 3.2% in 2014
The UK economy will this year grow by more than 3% for the first time since 2007, according to updated…
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Financial jargon confuses consumers
Consumers don’t understand the financial jargon used by banks and building societies, according to a survey by National Savings &…
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Exporter confidence rises
More than two thirds of British exporters expect their turnover to increase over the next 12 months, a joint British…
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Join in Recofloor’s Fifth Birthday celebrations this September
Recofloor turns five this September and the flooring sector is invited to join in the celebrations to mark five years…
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Statistical bulletin: Index of Services, June 2014
Part of Index of Services, June 2014 Release Released: 15 August 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key Information Economic background…
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Scottish Retail Sales Fall Despite Rising Footfall
Total Scottish retail sales fell 1.8% in July 2014 compared to July 2013 despite a 4.4% rise in footfall, according…
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Home Insurance Easiest Service To Switch
Home insurance is the easiest financial product to switch, a survey commissioned by Gocompare has found. The poll of more…
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Inflation falls in July
The consumer prices index (CPI) rate of inflation fell to 1.6% in July 2014, down from 1.9% in June 2014,…
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Chichester District Council. Refurbishment toilets flooring
Reference number: RR2 Deadline date:19/09/2014 This deadline is for… Retrun of completed tenders uploaded onto E-tendeing portal Contract value:£100,000 –…
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United Kingdom-London: Architectural design services
Official EU reference: 278874-2014 Procurer reference: PRO/0896/2014 Published on: 14/08/2014 Deadline date:30/09/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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United Kingdom-Belfast: Construction work
Official EU reference: 275852-2014 Procurer reference: ST1459 Published on: 13/08/2014 Deadline date:19/09/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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Family lending helps households
More than a quarter (28%) of UK adults have needed to borrow money from family members, according to research from…
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Home business start-ups encouraged
Entrepreneurs will be given more freedom to start and grow home-based businesses, the government has announced. Home-based businesses contribute £300…
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Online sales up in July
Retail sales in July 2014 were 0.3% lower than July 2013 but total sales grew by 1.3% in the last…
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Majority of professionals work long hours
Nearly three quarters of UK professionals work overtime regularly, according to research by recruitment consultancy Morgan McKinley. The working hours…
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Supply of Wood Chip Drying Equipment (Hardwood Floors)
Reference number: BCGS0009-1 Deadline date: 22/08/2014 This deadline is for…Notice deadline. Contract value: £0 – £0 Location where the contract is to be…
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