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by Josh Hall | 14 Jan 2009
Figures released today suggest that graduates will be having a tougher time than ever finding a job.
Figures show growth of "stay-home" economy
by Josh Hall | 13 Jan 2009
New figures released today show that, despite generally poor retail performance, some key products are seeing massive sales rises.
"Frightening deterioration" in UK economy
by Josh Hall | 13 Jan 2009
New figures released today have pointed to a more aggressive contraction in the economy than previously thought.
£20bn loan guarantee scheme considered
by Josh Hall | 13 Jan 2009
Government ministers are today considering a scheme to guarantee £20 billion worth of lending to small businesses.
Retailers get boost from euro tourists
by Josh Hall | 12 Jan 2009
Embattled British retailers have benefited from an influx of eurozone tourists, as the falling pound offers exchange rate bargains.
Courts get more powers against safety breach bosses
by Josh Hall | 12 Jan 2009
Courts will have greater powers to deal with company directors who breach safety laws, as a result of new health and safety legislation coming into force this Friday.
"Golden hello" for firms recruiting the unemployed
by Josh Hall | 12 Jan 2009
Firms that recruit those unemployed for six months or more are to be given "golden hellos" of up to £2,500, according to new plans to be announced today.
Interest rate hits all-time low
by Josh Hall | 08 Jan 2009
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 50 basis points to 1.5%, the lowest level in the Bank"s 315 year history.
Small business owners hit by tax refund fraud
by Josh Hall | 08 Jan 2009
Thousands of self-assessment tax payers, including many small business owners, have been caught out by a "tax refund" fraud.
Unpaid overtime becoming the norm
by Josh Hall | 08 Jan 2009
Workers concerned about the possibility of redundancy are putting in record amounts of unpaid overtime, according to the TUC.
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