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Advertising and travel face the axe as small business reins in
by Josh Hall | 23 Jan 2009
Advertising and travel spends will be the first to face the chop as small businesses rein in their spending, according to a new YouGov poll.
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HMRC left scratching heads over computer mystery
by Josh Hall | 22 Jan 2009
HM Revenue and Customs faces increasing embarrassment as it continues to struggle with a glitch on its online self assessment site.
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Repossessions double, lending to fall further
by Josh Hall | 22 Jan 2009
Repossessions during the third quarter of 2008 were almost twice as frequent as in the same period of 2007, according to Financial Services Authority (FSA) figures released today.
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Firms to be forced to use Jobcentre Plus
by Josh Hall | 22 Jan 2009
Employers will have a legal responsibility to publicise vacancies for skilled workers through the Jobcentre Plus network, before advertising them abroad.
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Sterling sliding again on debt concerns
by Josh Hall | 21 Jan 2009
Sterling has fallen sharply for the second morning in a row, driven down by speculation about national debt.
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Landmark European ruling on long-term illness and sick pay
by Josh Hall | 21 Jan 2009
The European Court of Justice today judged that employees who take long-term sick leave still accrue holiday, and are entitled to take it when they return to work.
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Businesses to be forced to accept Scottish notes?
by Josh Hall | 21 Jan 2009
Shops, pubs, restaurants and other businesses may be forced to accept Scottish bank notes under a new bill being drafted by MPs.
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Feeling the pinch? So are the Dragons
by Josh Hall | 19 Jan 2009
Schadenfreude is an ugly emotion - but when so many viable small businesses are suffering, it is tempting to revel, if only momentarily, in the difficulties of the rich.
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Bad news for builders as planning applications fall by 60 per cent
by Josh Hall | 19 Jan 2009
The downturn looks set to continue for builders, as it was revealed today that submissions of planning applications to local authorities have fallen by as much as 60 per cent.
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RBS to report biggest loss in British history
by Josh Hall | 19 Jan 2009
Royal Bank of Scotland is expected to report massive losses, including £20bn of write-downs, in what looks set to be the biggest losses in British corporate history.
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