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FSB in road pricing row May 23 2007
A draft bill to allow local authorities to introduce pilot road charging schemes is to be tabled in Parliament. The  move comes after the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), called on the Government to put this road charging policy to the democratic test before implementation. Read
Don't smoke and drive May 01 2007
More than one in ten businesses in England do not realise that their smoking room will have to be closed by 1 July 2007 and over half are unaware that work vehicles will be covered by the new anti-smoking law, says research from the Department of Health. Read
SMEs unprepared for new phone law Apr 03 2007
Nearly one in three small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) do not have a policy for in-car mobile phone use, meaning they could be liable to prosecution if their employees make business calls from their mobile while driving, says new research by YouGov for communications specialist Jabra. Read
Big change afoot for small business Apr 03 2007
Many entrepreneurs are unaware of three significant pieces of legislation due to be implemented this year that could have a dramatic impact on their businesses, believes David Robertson, chief executive of Bibby Financial Services. Read
Comsumer Credit Act 2006 Mar 26 2007
If your firm is one of the 100,000-plus firms that holds a Consumer Credit Act Licence in the UK, and you have not already taken steps to prepare for the new rules you will be in danger of breaking the law after 6th April 2007, and could face costs of up to £100,000. Read
Major ruling on sexual harassment Mar 19 2007
Small firms are being warned to prepare for new employee sexual harassment rights following a major High Court ruling. Read
New measure against VAT fraud Mar 19 2007
Measures aiming to make it harder for organised criminals to steal VAT from the UK taxpayer will be introduced on 1 June 2007 by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Read
HMRC cash incentives continue Mar 08 2007
The cash incentive scheme for employers annual tax returns is set to continue. Businesses with fewer than 50 employees may be eligible for £150 tax-free, if they submit their Employer’s Annual Return online. Read
SMEs should take heart Dec 14 2006
While businesses of all sizes are starting to invest in the wellness of their employees by introducing company health schemes, gym memberships and stop-smoking initiatives, they are overlooking the UK’s biggest killer, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) says a campaign to raise awareness on the issue. Read
SME incur environmental costs Dec 12 2006
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed the announcement from the Department of Trade and Industry on the implementation of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
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