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February 28, 2014
BCC calls on Osborne to help "lost generation"
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on George Osborne to use his Budget speech on 19 March to focus on youth employment, training and enterprise.
February 28, 2014
Proposed rise in minimum wage welcomed
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has recommended that the National Minimum Wage should be increased by 3% from October 2014. This would take the adult rate from £6.31 to £6.50 an hour.
February 28, 2014
30% of UK workers are over-qualified, says CIPD
More than one in five UK jobs require no more than primary education, according to a new report from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
February 28, 2014
Majority of SMEs don't want external finance
A widespread investigation into the availability of finance for the UK's small business sector has found that eight out of ten SMEs are "happy non-seekers" of external finance – more than ever before.
February 28, 2014
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February 21, 2014
Osborne advises caution despite unemployment fall
Positive news that UK unemployment has fallen to 7.2% this week has been met with calls for caution by chancellor George Osborne and UK business groups.
February 21, 2014
One in four small businesses affected by floods
One in four of the UK's smallest firms say they expect turnover to dip because of the recent floods, according to research from Enterprise Nation.
February 21, 2014
HMRC urges small firms to use simple tax schemes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging more small businesses to use two alternative schemes that allows them to be taxed simply on money that flows in and out of their business, rather than using full accounting rules.
February 21, 2014
Sick pay reforms could damage small businesses
From 6 April this year, businesses are to lose the right to reclaim statutory sick pay (SSP) and the reform could trigger small business closures, accountancy firm Baker Tilly is warning.
February 21, 2014
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February 14, 2014
Pressure on employers to pay 'living wage'
An interim report by the Living Wage Commission has found that more than half of those defined as "in poverty" are also in work, and it is urging employers to pay staff the living wage as a minimum.
February 14, 2014
Red tape reduction has had "little impact"
The government's three-year campaign to cut unnecessary business regulation – the Red Tape Challenge – has had little or no impact on British businesses, according to new research.
February 14, 2014
Government VAT revenue breaks £100bn barrier
Tax taken through VAT has broken through the £100billion barrier for the first time.
February 14, 2014
Auto-enrolment challenges ahead, says NEST
New research by NEST has found that employers facing pension auto-enrolment staging in 2014 have fundamental challenges ahead.
February 14, 2014
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