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November 27, 2015
Businesses express relief as Osborne plays it safe
George Osborne's Autumn Statement has been broadly welcomed by businesses - as much for what he left out as for the measures he announced.
November 27, 2015
Consumer loyalty is tested by cyber threats
Most consumers acknowledge that data breaches are now "a part of life", but shoppers are warning UK businesses that they will go elsewhere if cyber security is not part of the customer service promise.
November 27, 2015
Home working on rise despite security fears
The number of "home workers" has doubled since 1998 thanks to the rise in the number of freelancers and new attitudes by employers to flexible and remote working.
November 27, 2015
Three simple ways to foster innovation at work
A creative culture, collaboration and simple tools are the main drivers for innovation in the UK's fastest growing businesses according to new research.
November 27, 2015
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November 20, 2015
Businesses tell Osborne: stop changing tax rules
Business groups are calling on George Osborne not to introduce any more new tax changes in his Autumn Statement next Wednesday.
November 20, 2015
Living Wage to impact on over half of UK employers
More than half (54%) of all UK employers say the new National Living Wage will affect their wage bill; and the retail and hospitality sectors are set to be hit hardest according to new research.
November 20, 2015
Massive shake-up to make HMRC "fit for future"
The UK's tax authority, HMRC, is to be radically reorganised as part of its on-going modernisation programme.
November 20, 2015
Secrets of successful small firms revealed
​Successful entrepreneurs are more likely to learn from past failures, invest in technology, value time with their families and build strong relationships with mentors according to new research.
November 20, 2015
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November 13, 2015
Government plan to create 100,000 new UK exporters
The Government has launched a new export programme with the aim of getting 100,000 additional companies exporting by 2020.
November 13, 2015
Local government paying promptly despite budget cuts
Analysis of payment practices amongst English councils has found that most local authorities continue to pay promptly, with 92% of suppliers being paid within 30 days. However, there is considerable variation between councils.
November 13, 2015
Councils want rates system based on self-assessment
Council leaders have said that businesses should have the right to self-assess how much they should pay in business rates from 2020, when local authorities will retain 100% of all business rate income.
November 13, 2015
Businesses and schools "worlds apart" says BCC
Secondary schools are not preparing young people for work, according to a new survey of over 3,500 UK business and education leaders by the British Chambers of Commerce.
November 13, 2015
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