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News Archive - April 2009
Corporate manslaughter law to be fleshed out in first case
by Josh Hall | 28 Apr 2009
The first prosecution is under new corporate manslaughter legislation is due to be heard, amid speculation regarding interpretation of the new laws.
Beer sales suffer as tax hikes criticised
by Josh Hall | 28 Apr 2009
Beer sales suffered a year-on-year drop of 8.2 per cent in the first quarter of this year, according to new figures released today.
UK keeps opt-out for EU working week restriction
by Josh Hall | 28 Apr 2009
The UK will retain its opt-out from the European Working Time Directive, despite attempts by the European Parliament to remove it.
Seven retailers collapsing every day
by Josh Hall | 27 Apr 2009
Retailers are collapsing at a rate of seven per day, according to a new survey published yesterday.
G7 says economy 'is stabilising'
by Josh Hall | 27 Apr 2009
Heads of finance from seven of the world"s largest economies have said that the global economic contraction may be easing.
UK mortgage lending down in March
by Josh Hall | 27 Apr 2009
UK mortgage lending fell in March for the first time in four months, according to figures released today.
Small business owners slam Budget
by Josh Hall | 24 Apr 2009
Almost 100 per cent of small business owners expect that Wednesday"s Budget will have little or no positive effect on the UK"s economic situation, according to new research published today by Simply Business.
by Josh Hall | 24 Apr 2009
UK retail sales increased in March, according to new figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
UK economy drops further than expected
by Josh Hall | 24 Apr 2009
The UK economy contracted by 1.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2009, according to new figures released today.
Tax evaders to be 'named and shamed'
by Josh Hall | 23 Apr 2009
HM Revenue and Customs is to name and shame those who underpay their tax by more than £25,000 according to new proposals released today.
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