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Business Enterprise Research and Development, 2012
Statistical bulletin: Business Enterprise Research and Development, 2012 Released: 22 November 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points Overview User engagement R&D expenditure R&D…
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Annual Business Survey, 2012 Provisional Results
Statistical bulletin: Annual Business Survey, 2012 Provisional Results Released: 14 November 2013 Download PDF (345.1 Kb) Contents Key points Overview User engagement Interactive…
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Retirement Reality Check Comes At 48
The reality of when we’ll be able to retire and how much we’ll need to save only hits home at…
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Jobs Potential For Independent Scotland
A ‘yes’ vote in next year’s referendum on independence will lead to greater long-term economic security, growth and job opportunities…
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Employee Ownership Model Making Progress
A review of the progress that has been made in promoting and expanding employee ownership of UK businesses has said…
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Homeowners Are Downsizing For Retirement
More than a third of homeowners who are considering downsizing their home are doing so in order to support their…
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Strong demand for commercial vehicles sourced from fleets
According to new data from vehicle remarketing expert, British Car Auctions (BCA), the combined effects of limited supply and increased…
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Business Groups Call For Rates Reform
Two of the country’s leading business organisations have called on the Chancellor George Osborne to take urgent action on business…
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European SMEs Still Struggling To Get Finance
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the European Union (EU) are still struggling to secure the financing they need, according…
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Retirement Income Review Launched
A review of the UK’s financial needs in retirement, and what changes are needed to ensure these are met, has…
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Inflation Falls To 2.2 Per Cent
The cost of goods and services for consumers increased by 2.2 per cent between October 2012 and October 2013, according…
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Northern Ireland Encourages Inward Investment
A seminar to boost foreign investment in Northern Ireland has been co-chaired in London by the Secretary of State for…
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Autumn Statement Now On Thursday 5 December
The Autumn Statement has been delayed by one day and will now take place on Thursday 5 December, the Treasury…
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UK Manufacturers Optimistic For Growth
Optimism among small and medium-sized manufacturers grew at a record pace in the third quarter of this year, according to…
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Business Bank Investment Funding Launched
The first round of funding for the investment arm of the Government’s Business Bank, designed to stimulate the flow of…
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Laying solid foundations for a stable business
The statement rings true “good foundations provide stability.” It is a well-known fact that good foundations are vital in the…
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Scottish Businesses Urged To Claim Business Rates Relief
Small businesses in Scotland are being urged to take advantage of tax reliefs on business rates via the Small Business…
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Lifetime Gifts Alter The ‘Traditional Inheritance’
The traditional inheritance is becoming a thing of the past as more parents choose to give away assets during their…
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‘Big Six’ Energy Companies Questioned About Rising Costs
The UK’s six largest energy firms have been questioned by a committee of MPs over recent increases in electricity and…
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Pension Charges Cap Proposed By MPs
Plans to cap pension scheme charges to help people save more towards retirement are to be brought forward, the Government…
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Business Group Launches Guide For New Employers
Many growing businesses are unsure about their obligations when taking on employees for the first time, the Forum of Private…
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Business Lending At Highest Level Since 2009
Net lending to UK businesses rose by £2.5 billion in the month to September – the biggest monthly rise in…
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Record Number Of Businesses In The UK
The number of private sector businesses in the UK reached a record 4.9 million at the start of 2013, figures…
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Resin Surfaces Ltd wins regional business award
A Stockport-based resin flooring manufacturer has been named Business of the Year £1 – £5m, at this year’s Stockport Business…
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Growth In Online Retail Searches
The volume of searches for online retail goods increased by 12 per cent in the third quarter of 2013 when compared…
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