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May 18, 2012
Supermarket suppliers to get better protection against unfair treatment
A new body — the Groceries Code Adjudicator — is a step nearer to being established as the Groceries Code bill is published in the House of Lords.
May 18, 2012
Smaller firms struggling to trade with high-growth markets says BCC
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows that smaller firms need more government support to help them trade with high-growth markets. The survey of more than 8,000 businesses suggests that UK exports are held back by a focus on traditional markets, such as the EU, at the expense of larger, faster-growing economies.
May 18, 2012
Remove restrictions on the New Enterprise Allowance says all-party group
Would-be entrepreneurs should be able to access the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) from day one of claiming Jobseekers Allowance — and not have to wait six months, the All Party Parliamentary Small Business Group (APPSBG) has said.
May 18, 2012
British small firms are positive in the face of economic gloom
Research commissioned by O2 and conducted by YouGov reveals that small British businesses are positive — in spite of difficult economic conditions, higher interest rates, fewer banks lending and less consumer spending.
May 18, 2012
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May 11, 2012
Prisk unveils the Enterprising Britain 2012 Award
The business and enterprise minister Mark Prisk has announced a new competition to find the most enterprising place in Britain.
May 11, 2012
Goldman Sachs and UCL offer training for established small businesses
UCL (University College London) has announced the dates for its next Small Business programme — from September to December 2012 in London. The 10,000 small businesses (10ksb) programme is funded by the Goldman Sachs Foundation and is delivered by a network of industry experts at UCL.
May 11, 2012
Tax rebates owed to thousands of businesses with commercial property
Hundreds of thousands of small business owners could be due a hefty tax rebate from HMRC, according to capital allowances tax specialists, CA Tax Solutions.
May 11, 2012
Prisk calls for business mentors to support SMEs
More business mentors are being encouraged to join the national mentoring network and sign up to the Mentorsme portal.
May 11, 2012
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May 04, 2012
CBI predicts return to growth in 2012 for UK economy
The UK economy will see growth resume in the second half of 2012, with faster GDP growth during 2013, according to the latest quarterly CBI economic forecast.
May 04, 2012
Spike in insolvency figures for first quarter of 2012
Approximately 5,600 UK businesses became insolvent in the first quarter of 2012 — representing a rise of 5% on the previous quarter and the highest number since the fourth quarter of 2009 (5,834).
May 04, 2012
The Government calls for providers to deliver its start-up initiative for young people
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has announced the next stage of the Government’s £10 million Start-up Loans pilot scheme for young people.
May 04, 2012
Small firms are losing out on public sector work
Small businesses are still struggling to win public sector contracts despite the Government’s efforts to make it easier, the latest figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show.
May 04, 2012
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