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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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UK workers expected to work after retirement
Less than a third (29%) of UK workers expect to stop working altogether after retirement, research by Aegon has found.…
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CCF sustainability and waste management ‘Know How’ captured in new guide
Interior building products and insulation distributor CCF has launched an all new Sustainable Solutions Guide as part of its on-going…
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Statistical bulletin: Index of Services, May 2014
Part of Index of Services, May 2014 Release Released: 25 July 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key Information Economic background…
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