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News Archive - October 2010
Comment - Simply Business CEO welcomes small business bank fund
by Jason Stockwood, Simply Business CEO | 18 Oct 2010
Small businesses are at the heart of the UK economy, and will be vitally important for the country’s ongoing recovery. That is why we welcome proposals for a new £1.5 billion small business bank fund.
Consumer confidence 'at lowest for a year'
by Josh Hall | 14 Oct 2010
Consumer confidence in the UK is at its lowest point for over a year, according to a new survey.
Twitter 'to launch small business ad product'
by Josh Hall | 13 Oct 2010
Micro-blogging platform Twitter is getting ready to launch a location-based advertising tool for small businesses.
New economic data points to a fall?
by Josh Hall | 12 Oct 2010
A series of major reports published today have led some commentators to believe that the economy is taking a turn for the worse.
Fight for gender pay equality 'grinding to a halt'
by Josh Hall | 11 Oct 2010
Women continue to earn an average of 16 per cent less than men, and progress in closing the gender pay gap is slowing dramatically.
Freelancers 'more productive and cost-effective than full-time staff'
by Josh Hall | 08 Oct 2010
Freelancers are more cost-effective than conventional employees, according to new research published this week.
UK house prices 'in massive fall'
by Josh Hall | 07 Oct 2010
UK house prices suffered a 3.6 per cent drop between August and September, according to new figures published today.
Internet explorer market share drops below 50 per cent
by Josh Hall | 07 Oct 2010
Microsoft’s Internet Explorer has dipped below 50 per cent of global browser market share for the first time ever.
FSB wants government to spend less on business support
by Josh Hall | 05 Oct 2010
Government is spending too much supporting UK businesses, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Tube strike sparks calls for new laws
by Josh Hall | 04 Oct 2010
A 24-hour tube strike has crippled London’s transport infrastructure, making many people’s journey to work lengthy or impossible.
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