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New Twitter increases opportunities for business
by Josh Hall | 15 Sep 2010
Twitter today unveiled a new version of its web service, in the first major update of the micro-blogging phenomenon.
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Spending cuts 'will hit small retailers'
by Josh Hall | 14 Sep 2010
Looming government spending cuts could hit small retailers particularly hard, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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Food inflation 'could hit 7 per cent' restaurants warned
by Josh Hall | 13 Sep 2010
Restaurants and caterers have been warned that rates of food inflation could hit 7 per cent by the end of the year.
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Royal Mail privatisation marches on
by Josh Hall | 10 Sep 2010
The government has committed to either privatising or selling Royal Mail, in the face of widespread opposition.
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Taxpayers warned - you might not have to pay HMRC demand
by Josh Hall | 09 Sep 2010
Taxpayers who receive a letter demanding a settlement following HMRC’s tax code error may not have to pay, according to accountants.
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Third of UK small business 'use social media every day'
by Josh Hall | 08 Sep 2010
More than a third of the UK’s SMEs use social media as a marketing method every day, according to new research.
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Employers warned to be vigilant over PAYE errors
by Josh Hall | 07 Sep 2010
Businesses are likely to face queries from employees over HMRC’s tax errors.
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Connaught housing 'set for administration'
by Josh Hall | 07 Sep 2010
Connaught, one of the UK’s largest developers of social housing, is set to enter administration according to the BBC.
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Bad news for pubs as alcohol consumption continues decline
by Josh Hall | 03 Sep 2010
Alcohol consumption dropped last year by some 6 per cent – the fourth such decline in five years, and the sharpest annual fall since 1948.
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