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The UK's prospects for employment are the weakest since 1997, it has been claimed. Data released by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows that over the course of 2008, an additional 150,000 are expected to join the...

Despite reports of a slow Christmas period for retailers, Boxing Day sales have attracted large numbers of prospective bargain hunters, it has been claimed. Reports suggest that shoppers are attracted by large high street price reductions, with stores in some...

Business performance firm QPC believes that outsourcing levels may increase over the Christmas period. Martin Blanchester, director of marketing at QPC, believes that although the decision to outsource can be affected by a businesses product or service, the decision over...

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has accused the Competition Commission and banking industry of not listening to smaller enterprises. A decision by the Competition Commission to lift the temporary price controls that were supposed to assist small and medium...

Firms are to receive a business finance boost thanks to the European commission's (EC) decision to abolish credit card transaction fees, it has been claimed. According to Business Link East, credit card companies will now have to levy smaller fees...

Property Consultant Knight Frank has issued five "top tips" for landlords and tenants, with advice about letting periods and the importance of boiler safety top of the agenda. The advice reminds landlords to check boilers have been Corgi registered and...

Many companies do not fail because of business finance issues, according to research by StartupCo. Rather, those in business become disenchanted, believing that their original expectations were not realised, leading to a loss of motivation. The director of StartUpCo John...

Becoming more environmentally friendly can boost a business' finances, according to advisory service Envirowise. The group offer free, confidential advice to UK firms to help them increase profitability and to reduce their environmental impact and are keen to point out...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Member firms of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) are being polled by the organisation on whether or not...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Landlords who have just gone into speculative investment will be the ones most affected by the current oversupply of...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has labelled the Companies Act 2006 as "good news", following an announcement last...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Confidence is seen as more important than education when starting a business, according to the Association of Graduate Careers...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Small businesses should take advantage of the newly written employment guide from the Forum of Private Business (FPB), the...

Britain's Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has emphasised the need to offer a balance with regulation and reduce the burdens faced by businesses in the UK. Although the organisation has highlighted the role of regulations in offering protection to individuals...

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has highlighted the importance of staff appraisals. Suggesting that staff appraisals are an integral component of the relationship between employees and their employers, the CMI believes that a member of staff should participate in an...

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has confirmed a drop in the demand for rented properties. Data released by RICS, an organisation established in 1868, shows that tenant demand has "moderated", with the organisation finding that the amount of...

A new report has highlighted the scale of flood damage that could be incurred by businesses and homes. The independent review, which contains nearly 90 recommendations and 15 urgent proposals, said that flooding is going to be an increasing problem...

Van insurance companies rarely pay out if the driver has left the key in the ignition, North Yorkshire Police has stated. Therefore it could prove a costly mistake to leave the engine of a commercial vehicle running while leaving it...

Draft guidance has been published by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) today on the use of agreements between firms and their auditors to limit the latter's liability. Open for consultation, the publication intends to explain to all parties what is...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Action is being taken by the UK's banks against those committing mortgage fraud. With reports suggesting that the number...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has described this year as being "a bit of a nightmare" for small...

A significant amount of criticism has been levelled at chancellor Alistair Darling over his new stance on forthcoming capital gains tax (CGT) proposals. Mr Darling has been criticised for his decision to hold off his clarification of the CGT concessions...

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has recommended that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) exercise best practice in relation to database management. Ray Jones, a representative for CIM, believes that SMEs can increase sale volumes and enhance their reputation by...

The possibility of employees within small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) receiving bonus payments this year looks positive, it has been claimed. Data released by Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank, a provider of business banking services, shows that, of the SMEs...

A north-west builder is facing action after illegally disposing of asbestos. According to reports by the Liverpool Echo, a court hearing has heard how the builder dumped asbestos in a Merseyside village, in spite of not being in possession of...

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has pressed the leadership of the Conservative party to address a "mistake" implemented in 1995. Under the leadership of the Conservative party, the government restricted levels of Income Support for Mortgage Interest, which the...

Figures released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) show a further weakening in the UK's property market. According to the Rics housing market survey for November 2007, in addition to the country's market conditions being at their "loosest"...

A pipe fitter and plumber in Tyneside has received compensation after being exposed to asbestos. The 67-year-old has been awarded over £150,000 in compensation after becoming exposed to asbestos while performing his duties as a plumber at a shipyard in...

Red tape should be cut to aid the growth of small businesses, it has been claimed. William Sargent, the executive chairman of the Better Regulation Executive, is not only passionate about the commitment to cut the red tape that affects...

Citizens Advice has expressed concern over the way the sub-prime mortgage market has led to a devaluation of homeownership. The organisation, a UK-based charity established in 1939, believes that while the government's aim of encouraging homeownership is "laudable", it has...

A number of small to medium-sized enterprises are leaving themselves vulnerable to spyware, it has been claimed. Tony Neate, the managing director of Get Safe Online, believes that although a majority of SMEs are now aware of the significance and...

Data has been published showing a steep increase in the cost of goods from Britain's factories. Reports show that companies are choosing to pass on to consumers the effects of cost increases currently being felt from food products and oil,...

The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has confirmed that house prices are continuing to cool. Data released for October by the DCLG shows that house price growth in October declined by 0.2 per cent to 0.1 per cent....

Despite being in existence for a year, a new law designed to reduce bureaucracy has not eradicated or reduced a single item of legislation, it has been claimed. Although the legislative and regulatory reform bill was granted Royal Assent in...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A new study has shown house price inflation has declined to its lowest level so far in 2007. Data...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Irrespective of their size, businesses should ensure that all things are correctly documented, an expert has claimed. Denis Palmer...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) yesterday took the decision to reduce interest rates. As a consequence...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (Nesta) has drawn attention to the importance of government funding...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Rather than relying on the existing market for commercial mortgages, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should explore other channels,...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. The UK's Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) is positive about the growth of the mortgage market over the last...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. As a form of payment, cheques still have a role to play in British society, a UK consumer group...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. A group of German companies have concluded that the introduction of a vocational training system would be of benefit...

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has called for a new flood strategy for the UK and has urged businesses in high risk flood areas to make sure they have adequate insurance. The ABI believes the UK is in need...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Consumer interest in the fixed-rate mortgage market remains positive, it has been claimed. Data released by the Council of...

News by Adfero for Simply Business - independent providers of business insurance, business finance, landlord insurance, buy-to-let mortgages & commercial mortgages. Landlords within the buy-to-let property sector are increasingly favouring corporate tenants, it has been claimed. Data released following a...

Consumer confidence is continuing to fall, an expert has claimed. Richard Dodd, head of media and campaigns for the British Retail Consortium (BRC), has warned that as a result of the interest rate increases that have occurred since August 2006,...

The financial markets are uncertain of the future direction of interest rates in the UK. A minority of economists expect interest rates to increase this month, but according to the results of a poll of 61 economists by Bloomberg, financial...