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UK employees in bad shape
British workers are in poor health, with more than 10 million UK male employees found to be overweight or obese.
CBI: Spending review cannot hamper growth
The government spending review must protect economic growth, says the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
SMEs mustn't neglect pensions
Small businesses should not be exempt from employee pension schemes, claims the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Entrepreneurs: Coalition no help to businesses
The new government has failed to meet the expectations of entrepreneurs, finds research.
UK firms' innovation drive
Business interest in launching innovation led projects has soared in the past year, recent findings reveal.
Most SMEs have no business plan
Many small firms take a spontaneous approach to business planning, according to a study.
Business boost for North East
A new business support centre could be set to boost the economic prospects of North East England after research highlighted the threat to the region from government spending cuts.
No longer a nation of shopkeepers
A regional divide in shop vacancy levels has exposed the weak state of retail markets in the north.
NIC reprieve will help firms
Start-ups are set to save thousands on National Insurance payments in a scheme to encourage new businesses in key UK regions.
Brits scheming for SME success
More than one in five Britons believe that they have a business plan that will make them millionaires.
Bosses take a sweeter approach than Sugar
The managerial style of Alan Sugar is out of vogue, as bosses say they have changed their leadership approach to become more consultative with staff.
Van tax hits business owners
The amount of tax paid by drivers of company vans has quadrupled in just two years.
Time is right to start a business
The number of new companies has started to rise again following two years of steep falls caused by the banking crisis.
IMF downgrades UK growth
The International Monetary Fund has cut growth predictions for the UK despite upgrading the pace of global recovery.
Osborne axes support for start-ups
Entrepreneurs are concerned that government plans to wind down the regional development agencies (RDAs) will create a dearth of funding and support for businesses.
