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IT And Digital Support For SMEs
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now apply for IT and digital support worth up to £2,000, after the UK…
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House Prices Rise 0.7% In May 2014
The average price of UK homes rose 0.7% in May 2014, slowing slightly from the 1.2% increase in April 2014,…
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Workplace Optimism Increases
Consumer confidence has reached its highest level in almost 7 years and optimism is increasing among UK workers, according to…
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Business Groups Increase Economic Growth Predictions
The UK economy will grow by 3.1% in 2014 and 2.7% in 2015, according to the British Chambers of Commerce…
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Premium Bonds Limit Rises To £40,000
The amount that customers can invest in Premium Bonds will rise from £30,000 to £40,000 a year on 1 June…
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Northern Ireland First-Time Buyers Up 33%
The number of mortgages given to first-time buyers in Northern Ireland increased 33% in Q1 2014 compared to the same…
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UK-Swindon: flooring materials tender
Official EU reference: 174206-2014 Published on: 24/05/2014 Deadline date:03/06/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: United Kingdom…
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Statistics: Index of Services, March 2014
Released: 22 May 2014 – Download PDF Contents Key points Key information Economic background GDP Impact and Components Component analysis Background…
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Bostik – Refurbishment project at University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton-based Premier Carpets & Flooring Ltd selected a system of Bostik professional flooring products for a refurbishment project at the…
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Saint-Gobain Weber helps to prepare new ceramic tile displays
Tiling products by Saint-Gobain Weber have been used at the Ceramic Tile Distributors (CTD) new trade centre in the established…
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Service Sector Optimism Increases
Businesses in the service sector want to take on more staff as optimism rises, according to research from the Confederation…
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Pensions And Childcare Most Popular Benefits
Pension contributions and childcare vouchers are the most commonly offered tax-efficient salary sacrifice benefit, according to research from EmployeeBenefits.co.uk. Benefits…
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Two Million Homeowners Plan To Downsize
Up to 2.3 million homeowners aged 55 and over expect to sell their homes to raise finance, research from Prudential…
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Scottish Retail Sales Rise 1.9%
Scottish retail sales rose 1.9% in the year to April 2014, according to research from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).…
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Retail Sales Growth At 10-Year High
UK retail sales experienced the highest annual growth in a decade as sales rose 6.9% in April 2014 year-on-year, according…
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Ireland-Longford: Floor-cleaning machines
Official EU reference: 167425-2014 Published on: 20/05/2014 Deadline date:25/06/2014 Name of the buying organisation: IRISH PRISON SERVICE Summary of the…
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United Kingdom-Belfast: Construction work tender
Official EU reference: 162402-2014 Procurer reference: TH-1211 Published on: 15/05/2014 Deadline date:23/06/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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UK-Bonnyrigg: Floor tender
Official EU reference: 169789-2014 Procurer reference: MID/14/011 Published on: 21/05/2014 Deadline date:20/06/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried…
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One Fifth Regrets Not Saving For Retirement Sooner
Almost a fifth (18%) of those aged 55 or over say that not saving for retirement early enough is their…
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Consumer Confidence Continues To Improve
Consumer confidence has reached a record high as the pressure on household wallets continues to ease, according to new research.…
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Directors’ Bonuses Drop 23%
Company director bonuses have fallen by an average of 23% over the past year, according to a study by the…
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Current Annual Turnover Of Managers At Record Low
The labour turnover among managers in the last year is at a record low, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has…
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Unemployment Continues To Fall In Northern Ireland
The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Northern Ireland has fallen for the 15th consecutive month. The number of…
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Single-Tier State Pension Legislation Becomes Law
Legislation to introduce a single-tier state pension has become law with the introduction of the Pensions Act 2014. The new…
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Interface Sponsors first pan-Europeon Virtual Trade Show 14th-15th May
Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface, will be encouraging visitors to the Construction21EXPO to view the latest sustainable innovations and possibilities,…
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