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BPF unveils cost-cutting plan
Some of the UK's biggest landlords have agreed to reduce costs for retailers, the British Property Federation (BPF) reveals.
Brits angered by work internet rules
Businesses' internet policies have topped a list of employees' most hated work rules, a survey has shown.
Energy savings 'key to reducing costs'
Small and medium-sized enterprises should first look at their energy spend when determining how to cut costs.
Firms need to prepare for flexible working changes
Businesses need to prepare for an extension to flexible working rights which comes into effect on April 6th, as ten million employees will now be able to apply.
Government helps businesses go green
A new government body is being created to help businesses become more energy efficient and green.
CBI: Budget needs to build confidence
The upcoming Budget should support employment, investment and competitiveness, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Small firm health award launched in Wales
Wales has unveiled a new scheme to improve the wellbeing of people working for small companies.
Outdated management styles 'cause workers to quit'
Almost half of employees who resign from their jobs do so because they disagree with their firm's management style, according to BT Business.
Small Business Act 'needed in Europe'
The Small Business Act should be made legally binding to support companies' growth, says the European parliament.
Utilities watchdog demanded by small firms
Small companies believe there should be a dedicated watchdog for utilities, research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) finds.
Small firms 'need Post Office'
Small companies will be badly hit if more Post Offices are forced to close, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Business investment drops
Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show business investment fell in the last quarter of 2008.
Wales 'attracting business brains'
A new £11.4 million programme has been launched to attract talented graduates to work with Welsh businesses.
Firms 'missing remote working benefits'
Not enough firms trust their employees to work away from the office, new research shows.
Low Emission Zone phase 3 suspended 'to support small firms'
London mayor Boris Johnson has revealed that the third phase of the city's Low Emission Zone will be put on hold because of the impact it would have on small firms.
