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Network Of Mentors Launched To Help SMEs
A national network of 27,000 business mentors aimed at supporting start-ups and growing businesses has been launched by business minister…
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Stock shortages continue to fuel used car values
Increased demand from motorists for affordable transport is driving values upwards With the SMMT reporting continued growth in new car…
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Banking Reform Plans Announced By Chancellor
UK banks will be forced to separate everyday high-street and retail banking operations from their investment arms under the Banking…
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SMEs Are Tech Savvy – But Struggle Switching Off
The majority of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have mastered the use of technology in the workplace but feel…
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Scottish Business Groups Comment On Rates Relief Scheme
Business groups have been responding to the Scottish Government’s announcement to introduce a business rates relief of up to 100…
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Banks mis-sold 90 per cent of products to small businesses…
Banks mis-sold 90 per cent of products to small businesses, says FSA The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed that…
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Employees Welcome Auto-Enrolment Pension – Businesses Unprepared
Most individuals welcome the Government’s drive to automatically enrol eligible employees into a qualifying pension scheme, however many employers are…
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Digital Industry Pumps £800 Million Into Northern Ireland
The IT and telecoms industry contributes in excess of £800 million a year to Northern Ireland’s economy – accounting for…
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MPs Question Practicality Of Chancellor’s ‘ Second Budget ‘
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement has increasingly taken on the importance of a second Budget, creating uncertainty for businesses and additional…
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New Measures Proposed To Tackle Anti-Competitive Behaviour
Small businesses and consumers could benefit from a fast-track process when taking legal action against businesses that compete unfairly, under…
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IVC Group reaches agreement with Balta on the acquisition
IVC Group has reached an agreement with Balta Industries on the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Trinterio IVC…
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Funding For Lending Scheme Fails
Funding For Lending Scheme Fails To Boost Lending To Businesses Lending to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) by banks…
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Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, December 2012
Statistical bulletin: Retail Sales, December 2012 Released: 18 January 2013 Download PDF Contents – Key Points – Key Figures…
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Statistical bulletin: Consumer Price Indices, December 2012
Statistical bulletin: Consumer Price Indices, December 2012 Released: 15 January 2013 Download PDF Key points A brief description of Consumer…
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Statistical bulletin: Index of Production, November 2012
statistical bulletin: index of production, november 2012 Released: 11 January 2013 Download PDF Contents Key points Key figures Supplementary analysis…
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Statistical bulletin: UK Trade, November 2012
statistical bulletin: UK trade, november 2012 Released: 09 January 2013 Download PDF summary Value of UK Trade in Goods Trade…
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Marketing experts reveal goals and challenges for 2013
Businesses and brands that focus on their customers and getting the basics right will be most successful in 2013, according…
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Scotland one of four UK regions to see shopper numbers rise
Scotland was one of just four areas in the UK to see a rise in shopper numbers in December, according…
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Long-term sickness advisory service to benefit SME’s
The Government will launch a new, independent assessment and advisory service for businesses in 2014, aimed at getting people back…
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Government Consults On ‘Traineeship’ Scheme For Young Adults
School-leavers could be offered a support and skills programme to better equip them for the job market, under plans announced…
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Business Group Issues Bad Weather Advice
Small businesses should start planning ahead for harsh winter weather to avoid being caught out, the Forum of Private Business…
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Inflation Remains At 2.7 Per Cent
Inflation in the UK remained at 2.7 per cent in December 2012 following an unexpected rise in October, latest figures…
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Northern Ireland: Late Payment And Debt Tops Local Business Concerns
Two in five businesses in Northern Ireland have no system in place to protect themselves from debt and poor cashflow…
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Single-Tier State Pension Shake Up
Plans for a ‘simple’ single-tier state pension unveiled by the Government could leave younger people worse off in the long…
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Incentives Boost For Start-Up Business Investors
Angel investors are being urged to take advantage of tax breaks when investing in start-up companies after additional incentives were…
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