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United States is out of recession - leaving Britain to catch up
by Josh Hall | 29 Oct 2009
The US economy registered an annualised growth rate of 3.5 per cent in the third quarter of 2009, meaning that the country has now emerged from technical recession.
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Business tax rises 'will cost thousands of jobs' - or will they?
by Josh Hall | 29 Oct 2009
The government"s proposed 0.5 per cent National Insurance increase will result in up to 57,000 job cuts, according to a report from an influential thinktank.
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Postal strikes continue as further action is promised
by Josh Hall | 29 Oct 2009
The second wave of post strikes began this morning. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has promised 24-hour strikes today, Friday and Saturday.
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Businesses 'lose £1.4bn to Twitter' - but what about the benefits?
by Josh Hall | 27 Oct 2009
UK businesses are losing £1.4bn a year as a result of staff using social networking sites like Twitter while at work, according to a new survey published today.
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Business confidence at 18-month high
by Josh Hall | 27 Oct 2009
Confidence amongst business executives has reached its highest point for 18 months, according to a new survey published today.
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Post problems deepen as union battles 'strike-breakers'
by Josh Hall | 27 Oct 2009
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said it will go to court in an attempt to stop Royal Mail"s use of agency workers during strike periods.
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Postal strike begins as talks fail
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2009
The first national postal strike in two years began today, as talks between the Communication Workers Union and Royal Mail management collapsed.
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Running your business on a Halifax overdraft? Beware of new charges
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2009
If you are one of the thousands of business owners across the UK that cashflow their business with a personal overdraft, and that overdraft is provided by Halifax or Bank of Scotland, you should be aware of significant changes to your interest rate arrangements.
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Pub tie holds strong after receiving OFT backing
by Rosie Beasley | 22 Oct 2009
The Office of Fair Trading has given the tie between pubcos and landlords its seal of approval, following an investigation into whether the arrangement discourages competition.
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Last-ditch attempt to prevent post strike
by Josh Hall | 21 Oct 2009
Talks have resumed between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers" Union (CWU) in a last-ditch effort to head off strike action.
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