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Deutsche Messe investing in growth in Germany and abroad
– 2011 ends with best results in 10 years – Rebuilding of halls 19 and 20 – Contracts renewed with two members of…
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Incentivising your employees
An independent review has said that involving employees fully in the future of their firms will help businesses to innovate,…
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Automatic pension enrolment: Employer duties outlined in guidance
The Pensions Regulator has published guidance for businesses that will be subject to automatic pension enrolment duties which are being…
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3p rise in fuel duty is postponed
The Government has announced the 3p rise in fuel duty, planned for August, will not go ahead this year. Chancellor…
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Reforms to allow shareholders a say on executive pay
Reforms affecting the way top executives are paid are to be brought forward, the Government has announced. Business secretary, Vince…
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Retailers Urged to Make Final Checks to Maximise Olympic Trade
With just a months to go before the Olympics, retailers are being urged to review their in store and online…
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New Trademark Standard for non-certificate holders published
FSC today announced the approval of the “Requirements for promotional use of the FSC trademarks by non-certificate holders” (FSC-STD-50-002). The…
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Carpetright profit drops 76 pct on weak UK Sales
* FY underlying pretax profit 4 mln stg vs 16.9 mln stg last year * Total rev down 3 pct…
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ADAS grow environmental services by offering tailored archaeological assessments
Agricultural and environmental consultancy ADAS has established an archaeology team to help developers assess the impact of their proposed schemes…
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Carpetright on the floor again amid profit warning rumours
Mention the name of carpet and floor coverings retailer Carpetright to any dealer in the City and he or she…
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Tax avoidance: Consultation on general anti-abuse rule launched
The Government has launched a consultation on a new general anti-abuse rule (GAAR) designed to tackle what it terms ‘artificial…
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Inflation falls to 2.8 per cent
Inflation in the UK fell to its lowest level for two and a half years in May, latest figures from…
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Phil Reynolds named as FIRA Chief Operating Officer
Phil has worked within the BM TRADA Group since 2001, most recently holding the position of Principal Technical Manager at…
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HMRC cleared of ‘sweetheart deals’ with big businesses
The accusations of ‘sweetheart deals’, including five high profile cases with corporations including Goldman Sachs and Vodaphone, have been cleared…
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Publication: UK Trade Statistics – April 2012
UK Trade Report Key points The UK’s deficit on seasonally adjusted trade in goods and services was £4.4 billion in…
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Publication: Consumer Price Indices, May 2012 – Report
View Release Details Released: 19 June 2012 Contents Key points Headlines for the May 2012…
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