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News Archive - March 2009

Consumer confidence on the up
by Josh Hall | 04 Mar 2009
British consumer confidence rose in February, according to new figures published today by Nationwide.
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Job vacancies falling fast
by Josh Hall | 04 Mar 2009
UK employment agencies are reporting the fastest fall in new vacancies since records began, according to new figures published today.
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Calls for automatic rate relief grow
by Josh Hall | 03 Mar 2009
MPs are calling for rate relief to be automatically granted to those businesses that are eligible.
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Government help for small businesses still delayed
by Josh Hall | 03 Mar 2009
It has emerged that a central element of the government's package of measures to help small businesses has been delayed.
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UK businesses more confident in face of downturn
by Josh Hall | 03 Mar 2009
UK firms are becoming more optimistic about the economic outlook, according to new figures released today.
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TUC & FSB push for wage subsidies
by Rosie Beasley | 02 Mar 2009
The Trades Union Congress and the Federation of Small Businesses are both pushing the government to dedicate £3.3 billion as wage subsidies with the idea of reducing unemployment.
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H&S legislation changes from 6th April
by Rosie Beasley | 02 Mar 2009
Businesses should be aware that there are changes to health and safety policy coming into play from 6th April:
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