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Crowdcube open gates to FSA crowdfunding regulation
by Josh Hall | 13 Feb 2013
Crowdcube has become the first equity-based crowdfunding platform to be regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
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Last chance saloon for tax returns
by Josh Hall | 22 Jan 2013
Self-employed people have just days in which to meet the deadline for filing tax returns.
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East London borough gets compulsory landlord registration
by Josh Hall | 08 Jan 2013
A nationwide system of compulsory landlord registration moved one step closer last week, following news that an East London borough had introduced its own register.
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Small businesses 'to benefit from EU patent simplification'
by Josh Hall | 14 Dec 2012
It will be easier for UK businesses to protect their intellectual property across Europe, thanks to the simplification of the EU patent system.
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Publicans march on Westminster
by Josh Hall | 12 Dec 2012
Hundreds of publicans are marching on Westminster today in protest against increases to alcohol duty.
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Landlords at risk from HMRC taskforce
by Josh Hall | 05 Dec 2012
Landlords are in the firing line following the establishment of a new HMRC taskforce.
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Recent thefts around Essex are a cause for concern.
by David Buxton | 31 Oct 2012
Tradespeople working in and around Essex are being warned to take extra precautions following a series of thefts from vans.
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Minimum Wage rises for over-21s
by Josh Hall | 04 Oct 2012
The minimum wage rose for over-21s yesterday – but younger workers will endure a freeze.
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Row over health and safety inspection exemptions
by Josh Hall | 14 Sep 2012
Thousands of small businesses will no longer receive health and safety inspections under new plans announced by the government.
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Tenancy fees set to become illegal in Scotland
by Josh Hall | 11 Sep 2012
From November it will be illegal to charge tenant fees in Scotland.
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