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May 31, 2011
Two thirds of managers breaking health and safety rules
Two thirds of managers in small firms are knowingly breaking health and safety regulations on a weekly basis, new research has found.
May 31, 2011
Fit note fails to cut staff absence rates
Staff absences were slightly higher last year despite the introduction of the ‘fit note’, research from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has found.
May 31, 2011
Government funding aims to boost apprenticeships in small firms
The Government must cut the red tape involved with taking on apprentices – that’s the message from business groups, after the Prime Minister announced plans to increase apprenticeships and work placements.
May 31, 2011
National Business Awards to recognise outstanding small firms
Business owners who have had outstanding success have been called on to enter the National Business Awards and have their achievements recognised.
May 27, 2011
Ash cloud may cause similar chaos for firms as last year
The effects of the second Icelandic ash cloud could be just as disruptive to small businesses as in 2010, business groups have warned.
May 27, 2011
Nearly 50,000 new start-ups established during difficult 2010
The number of start-ups in the UK increased by 48,000 in the 12 months to January 2010, bringing the total number of private sector firms to 4.5 million, government statistics have highlighted.
May 27, 2011
Wholesale drive to deregulate is unfounded, says CIPD
The knee-jerk opposition of business lobby groups to many employment rights is misplaced, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has said.
May 27, 2011
Small firms to have their say on new bank holiday date
Small businesses have been called on to contribute to a government consultation on moving the May Day bank holiday to an alternative date.
May 24, 2011
Mary Portas to bring British high street back to life
The appointment of reality TV star and retail guru Mary Portas by the Government to head an independent review into the future of the high street has been welcomed by retail groups.
May 24, 2011
HMRC investigators target small business’ tax dodgers
Small businesses are being investigated in the first of a series of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) taskforces aimed at tackling tax avoidance and fraud.
May 24, 2011
Government road shows explain Regional Growth Fund
Small businesses seeking development funding can find out how to make a successful bid for investment under the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF), following the launch of a series of nationwide road shows.
May 24, 2011
Social enterprises to compete for £50k investment
Early-stage social enterprises could receive £50,000 in funding, when a new investment scheme is launched at the end of May.
May 20, 2011
Flexible parental leave unworkable for small firms, warn business groups
Proposals allowing mothers and fathers to share parental leave as they see fit will be an administrative headache for small firms, business groups have warned.
May 20, 2011
Nine out of ten small firms say The Apprentice is “unrealistic”
Just 11 per cent of small firms think BBC series The Apprentice offers a realistic picture of UK business, research from business services firm Sage has found.
May 20, 2011
Project Merlin banks to fall short of small-business lending target
A £2.2 billion shortfall in bank lending to small businesses is expected to be announced by the Bank of England (BoE) next week.
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