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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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£20m EU Funding Boost For Scotland
The Scottish Government is to invest a total of £60 million into businesses supporting economic growth and employment, bolstered by…
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Calls To Scrap Parking Charges On UK’s First Small Business Saturday
Local councils should waive town centre parking charges in support of the UK’s first Small Business Saturday being held on…
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UK Pensions Labelled ‘Unfit For Purpose’
The UK pension system is ‘not fit for the future’ and in urgent need of reform, a former Government adviser…
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