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Tobacco corporations pay less tax than insurance companies
by Rosie Beasley | 28 Aug 2007
Of the total amount of corporation tax paid in 2005/06 by the 700 largest UK businesses, 2 thirds was contributed by the banking, insurance, oil and gas industries. The alcohol, tobacco, car and real estate industries contributed only a few hundred million out of £24.4 billion.
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Insects push drivers to distraction
by Rosie Beasley | 26 Aug 2007
A number of drivers have been involved in motoring accidents as a result of being distracted by insects.
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SMEs should think global says expert
by Rosie Beasley | 25 Aug 2007
According to comments made by David Thorp, director of research and information at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, using the internet for advertising purposes can offer an SME access to a potential market on a global scale.
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SMEs shun e-commerce over fear of fraud
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Aug 2007
A significant number of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK shun trading on the internet because of fears over fraud, it has been revealed.
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SMEs should consider flexible working for staff
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Aug 2007
SMEs may find offering flexible working solutions difficult, but experts say it would help to retain staff and promote loyalty.
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Interest rate rises affect regional housing markets
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Aug 2007
The string of recent interest rate rises has finally begun affecting house prices, most significantly in regional areas of the UK.
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Confidence lacking in government housing policy
by Rosie Beasley | 24 Aug 2007
Mortgage intermediaries have a lack of confidence in the government's future housing-market policy, it has emerged.
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Independent retailers support their community
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Aug 2007
According to a survey by Convenience Store publication of their readers, 8 out of 10 independent retailers say their store plays an active role in supporting the local community.
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Bank price restrictions lifted for small businesses
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Aug 2007
The Federation of Small Businesses has expressed concern about a recent move by The Competition Commission to lift the restrictions on banks that limit the price of account charges for small businesses.
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UK SMEs burdened by regulation
by Rosie Beasley | 23 Aug 2007
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are disproportionately burdened by regulatory requirements when compared with their larger counterparts, it has been claimed.
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