Business
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Use Of Zero-Hours Contracts Increases
The use of zero-hours contracts has risen by 6% in the last year, according to the Office for National Statistics…
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Wage Enforcement Measures Announced
A range of measures to ensure that businesses comply with their wage obligations have been announced by the Business Secretary.…
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Advisory Fuel Rates Change
The rates that apply to fuel cost for company cars have changed as of 1 September 2015. The new advisory…
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CBI Upgrades UK Economic Forecast
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has upgraded its annual economic forecast for 2015 from 2.4% to 2.6%. Quarterly growth…
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Government To Unveil Apprenticeship Strategy
Prime Minister David Cameron is set to announce more details regarding the government’s strategy to increase the number and quality…
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GoodWeave Applauds New Slavery Act and Highlights Relevance of GoodWeave Label
The Modern Day Slavery Act has just been given Royal Assent. From October 2015, this will mean that any British…
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Interface paves the way to Nature-Inspired Design at The Flooring Show
An advocate of biophilic design, leading modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, will be showcasing products from its latest global range of…
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Overqualified Graduates Saturate High-Skill Jobs Market
Job over-qualification is reaching ‘saturation point’ as more university graduates are entering jobs that do not require a degree, according…
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Over 50s Employment Rate At Record High
The number of people aged between 50 and 64 in employment has reached a record high of 8.2 million, according…
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Unemployment Rises By 25,000
The number of people out of work has increased by 25,000, according to figures released by the Office of National…
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Invoice Finance Restrictions Lifted
A ban on anti-invoice finance terms in business contracts will be introduced by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills…
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Over 300 Quick-Step Master Installers and counting
With over 300 Quick-Step Master Installers skilled in wood, laminate or LVT installation now approved by the Academy for Excellence…
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Auto-Enrolment Staging Date Unknown To Many Employers
Almost two thirds of small and micro employers don’t know when they need to start complying with auto-enrolment, according to…
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Treasury Announces Financial Advice Review
A review into financial advice services will look at how the market can work more effectively for consumers, the Treasury…
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EIS Funding Sees Record Rise In 2013/14
Small businesses raised £1.46 billion through the enterprise investment scheme (EIS) in 2013/14, the highest ever annual amount lent through…
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Interfloor launch Tredaire Flamecheck – IMO flame retardant underlay
Interfloor have launched Tredaire Flamecheck, the brand’s first IMO certified flame retardant PU underlay. The 6.5mm thick, 145kg/m3, underlay passes…
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Another Successful Event from Explore Offsite
The latest in a series of building technology events – Explore Offsite in the Housing Sector – was declared a…
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Commissioner To Help SMEs – Late Payment
A new Small Business Commissioner will assist SMEs in resolving disputes with large businesses under draft government proposals. The position…
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The Harrogate Flooring show just grows and grows!
Harrogate is where the whole flooring industry gets together for three action-packed days each September. With 165+ exhibitors, including many showing for the…
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CCF crowns winsulation winner
Leading insulation and interior building products distributor CCF, alongside TrustFord, has crowned Jerzy Stanuszek of U.K. Associates as the winner of…
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Reporting Standards For Small Firms Simplified
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has introduced new accounting standards designed to simplify reporting for small and micro businesses. Micro…
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Government Announces Red Tape Reviews
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills will launch reviews into cutting red tape in 5 key sectors, Business Secretary…
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Flexible Working Popular Among Pre-Retirees
Almost 3 in 10 (28%) employees want their employer to introduce flexible working arrangements and part-time roles for…
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Housing Responsive Repairs & Maintenance
Contract summary Industry Agriculture and Food, Construction and Real Estate, Environment and Sanitation, Materials and Products, Mining and Ores, Other…
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Interfloor stocking up for growth
Interfloor, the UK’s leading underlay and flooring accessories manufacturer, have been investing significantly in their operations to manage a sustained…
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