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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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Feeling peckish? Join Recofloor at the ‘Bacon Butty’ events
Join the Recofloor team at this year’s popular ‘Bacon Butty’ events where you can find out more about the UK’s…
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Government To Combat Workplace Gender Gap
A detailed plan aimed ending the disparity in pay between men and women has been published by the government. Among…
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Government Outlines Productivity Plans
A comprehensive plan to improve the productivity of UK businesses has been published by the Treasury. The policy document identifies…
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Tax On Large Firms To Fund Apprenticeships
A new tax will be levied on large companies to help deliver the government’s target of 3 million new apprenticeships…
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Reaction – Summer Budget 2015
The Chancellor George Osborne has delivered the first all-Conservative Budget statement in almost 20 years. Here is a collection of…
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Summer Budget 2015: Expectations
The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver the summer Budget early this afternoon. Commenting ahead of the statement, John Allan, national…
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Tax Reform Tops FSB Budget Wish List
The Chancellor should focus his first all-conservative Budget on reducing the deficit, promoting growth and supporting small businesses, the Federation…
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FLOORING SHOW 2015 UPDATE
With 95% of stands already sold, this year’s Flooring Show will be the biggest for many years, and the industry…
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