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OBR Upgrades UK Growth Forecast For 2017
The latest economic forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) shows a modest upgrade on the previous predictions published…
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National Insurance Rise For The Self-Employed
The main rate for national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase for the self-employed. From 2018, class 2 NICs will be…
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Thoughts on the spring 2017 Budget
Dawn Whiteley MBE, Chief Executive at National Enterprise Network, publishes an open letter with her thoughts on the spring 2017…
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Spring Budget 2017: Reaction
Philip Hammond has now delivered his Spring Budget 2017 to the House of Commons. Here is a round-up of immediate…
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Advisory Fuel Rates Update For Company Cars
Advisory fuel rates for employees who use a company car have changed as of 1 March 2017. The following rates…
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New National Living Wage Rates From 1 April
The national living wage (NLW) and the national minimum wage (NMW) rates will increase on 1 April 2017. Eligible workers…
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Brexit Round-Up: Exporters Could Face £6 Billion In Extra Costs
No Trade Deal Could Mean £6 Billion In Extra Exporting Costs Leaving the EU without a trade deal in place…
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Recycling
Entries now open for Recofloor 2018 Awards Event
Recofloor, the UK’s vinyl flooring recycling scheme, is accepting entries for its 2018 annual Awards Event, which will kick off…
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Wool Floors Look Wonderful at Wool Floor Show London
The only event in the trade show calendar that focuses entirely on wool flooring is to be held next month…
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Resin News
Sikafloor provides Durable, High-Gloss surface fit for a Ferrari
Thanks to Sika, a vehicle workshop involved in the repair and maintenance of some of the world’s most expensive cars…
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Featured Partner
Transport investment to drive Connection Retail’s growth
North East-headquartered flooring specialist, Connection Retail Ltd., has invested nearly £1m in its in-house transport network as it gears up…
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Resin News
Star Uretech have become the first resin bound/bonded manufacturer to receive accreditation from the living wage foundation.
The Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that Star Uretech, has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The…
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VAT Flat Rate Changes Could See Higher Costs For Firms
Proposed changes to the VAT flat rate scheme and the increased combating of abuse of the scheme could negatively impact…
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Carpet and Rug News
Carpet Recycling UK: landfill diversion of carpet waste rises to 35%
More carpet waste in the UK was diverted from landfill in 2016 with 142,000 tonnes that were reused, recycled or…
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Business News
February edition of Floors magazine now LIVE!
FEBRUARY EDITION – ISSUE 34 – FLOORS MAGAZINE – CLICK HERE OR BELOW Floors magazine and Floorinsite.com – devoted to delivering top quality…
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SMEs Leading Export Growth
Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are contributing to UK export growth with 63% now exporting. Research by FedEx Express…
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Startup Funding Club has launched the SFC Academy
Startup Funding Club (SFC), the award-winning business angel syndicate and seed investment fund, has launched a new initiative for early…
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New marketing training programme is a recipe for fearless marketing
Ooba Creative, marketing and creative consultants in the Thames Valley, UK have launched their new “Marketing Mastery” programme – a…
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UK Statistics
International trade in services
Download as PDF Table of contents Main points Your views matter Overview Summary Total international trade in services (excluding travel,…
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Northumberland College has launched a new Apprenticeship Academy and welcomed its 1,000th Apprentice
Northumberland College has recently launched its new Apprenticeship Academy that will focus on meeting the needs of Apprentices and their…
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Payment Guidance Published Ahead Of April Changes
Guidance to help large businesses report their payment practices have been published ahead of measures coming into force in April…
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Business News
Dr.Schutz flooring solution used at Oxfordshire Space Test Facility
When the current floor system at the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) RAL Space facility required refurbishment, flooring specialist,…
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The Franchise Show chosen as first expo to launch new estate and lettings franchise
Specialist business brokerage and franchise development firm, Transworld Business Advisors, has launched a new estate and lettings franchise to the…
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Leadership, Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills
For a long time now leadership skills have been bandied about as being essential for the Construction industry to progress.…
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Featured Partner
Salesmark enhances operations with new trucks from Ryder
Flooring supplier Salesmark has partnered with Ryder to help improve its transport operation. Seeking a reliable and cost-effective alternative, Salesmark…
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