Economy
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Jan- 2017 -25 January
Small firms fear export decline following Brexit
One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the…
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11 January
Small business confidence bounces back
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed today that UK small business confidence in the last quarter bounced back…
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9 January
Pound falls following Brexit comments
The value of the pound has fallen to its lowest point in two months following Prime Minister Theresa May announcing…
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Oct- 2016 -6 October
National minimum wage increases in October
From October 1 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased for workers under 25 and apprentices by between 3 percent…
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Sep- 2016 -1 September
National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB
Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’…
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Jul- 2016 -26 July
NatWest and RBS could introduce charges for businesses
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), which owns NatWest, has said small businesses could be forced to pay charges on credit balances…
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May- 2016 -4 May
Employers could face £500 fines
Employers who fail to respond to 28-day warning notices risk a fine that increases each day, a report published today by The…
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Mar- 2016 -30 March
National Living Wage comes into force in April
The Forum of Private Business has reminded companies to prepare for the introduction of the National Living Wage which takes place…
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16 March
The Budget: At a glance guide
On March 16, George Osborne revealed his eighth budget as Chancellor. Funeral Service Times brings you an at-a-glance guide to the…
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16 March
FSB welcomes changes to Small Business Rates Relief
The Federation of Small Business (FSB) has responded to the announcements made in Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget speech on March…
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