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February 22, 2013
Faster broadband would 'boost UK productivity'
A new poll conducted by the Institute of Directors (IoD) suggests that faster broadband would create more jobs, attract more investment and lead to greater productivity in the UK.
February 22, 2013
94% of small firms feel business rates are too high
The majority of UK small businesses say they are not impressed with changes made to the tax system by the coalition government, according to research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
February 22, 2013
EFG scheme adds £1.1billion to UK economy
Over 10,000 businesses have been helped by the government's Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFG) since May 2010, according to independent research by Durham Business School.
February 22, 2013
School for Creative Startups to hold entrepreneur showcase
The School for Creative Startups is to turn Somerset House in London into a creative business hub this March.
February 22, 2013
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February 15, 2013
RTI will save businesses £300 million, says HMRC
From April 2013, Real Time Information (RTI) will be introduced – representing the biggest reform of business tax reporting in 70 years.
February 15, 2013
British Library unveils plans for business centre network
The British Library's business services are to be extended to six new centres based at patent libraries across the UK.
February 15, 2013
More small consultancies to get government contracts
A new approach to buying in consultancy services promises to make it easier for small firms to get Government contracts and to deliver greater value and innovation at the same time.
February 15, 2013
Prompt Payment Code undermined by slow payers, says FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is calling for changes to the Prompt Payment Code (PPC) as firms with payment terms as long as 90 days look to sign up.
February 15, 2013
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February 08, 2013
Dramatic rise in number of self-employed workers
The number of workers who are self-employed has risen by 367,000 since the start of the downturn in 2008, according to a new report from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
February 08, 2013
£240 million in training grants available for businesses
Businesses of all sizes and from all sectors can apply for a share of up to £240 million to create training programmes that address their specific skills needs.
February 08, 2013
Survival strategy for beleaguered high streets
A new body — the Future High Streets Forum — will advise the government on the challenges facing high streets, and develop practical policies to enable town centres to adapt. It is intended to build on the work of the Portas review.
February 08, 2013
SMEs “burying their heads in the sand” over finance
Many UK SMEs do not understand their own business finances, according to the annual Credit Check report by ABN AMRO Commercial Finance.
February 08, 2013
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