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Small business costs in rapid rise
by Josh Hall | 07 Jul 2010
The cost of running a small business jumped during the first three months of the year, according to new figures released today.
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Business start-up rates on the increase
by Josh Hall | 06 Jul 2010
The number of new businesses being launched in the UK has increased by 19 per cent, according to figures released this week.
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Workplace ISA provides new employee benefit option
by Josh Hall | 05 Jul 2010
The ‘workplace ISA’, pioneered in the UK last week, provides businesses with a new benefit option for employees.
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New job forecasts under scrutiny
by Josh Hall | 02 Jul 2010
Figures suggesting that 2 million jobs will be created in the private sector over the next five years have come under fire from analysts this week.
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Elgar £20 notes expiring today
by Josh Hall | 29 Jun 2010
Businesses will no longer have to accept the £20 note bearing the face of Edward Elgar after today.
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House prices in first fall for 14 months
by Josh Hall | 29 Jun 2010
Average house prices in England and Wales fell by 0.2 per cent in April, representing the first fall since April 2009.
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Mortgage approvals rise, repossessions falling
by Josh Hall | 28 Jun 2010
The number of new mortgages approved by major banks in the UK rose during May to its highest level this year.
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Good news for importers as pound gains in strength
by Josh Hall | 28 Jun 2010
Sterling rose to a 19-month high against the euro yesterday, amidst continuing concern over the Greek debt crisis.
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700,000 people 'to enter higher tax bracket'
by Josh Hall | 28 Jun 2010
The number of people in the 40 per cent tax bracket will increase by 700,000 as a result of changes made in last week’s Budget, according to accountants Grant Thornton.
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Good news for landlords as 'mortgage caps' mooted by BoE
by Josh Hall | 28 Jun 2010
The Bank of England is reportedly considering the introduction of ‘mortgage caps’ designed to restrict the amount that homebuyers can borrow.
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