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The decision made by the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) to hold interest rates at five per cent was 'understandable', the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) comments.
Almost one third - 31 per cent - of small businesses intend to cut their pension provision when the new Personal Accounts are introduced in 2012, according to the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).
The government is putting aside £50 million to match contributions made by businesses to grassroots community projects.
Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.
Workers in small businesses enjoy their work more than those employed elsewhere, figures have revealed.
A guide is being launched intended to protect employers from possible pay disputes and discrimination claims.
A slowing in consumer spending offers a fair indication of the state of the economy, Capital Economics claims.
The Bank of England must cut interest rates within the next two to three months to avoid a real downturn, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) argues.
Three quarters of working mothers feel that British business is not committed to flexible working arrangements, according to a survey conducted by advisory group Mums in Control.
High street sales are at their lowest level for a quarter of a century, a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) poll finds.
Quick billing from suppliers and fewer companies adhering to agreed payment terms is causing problems for small firms, research finds.
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It seems there’s nothing Apprentice star Karen Bremner won’t try. Having worked as a solicitor to the RAF, and trained as a stockbroker, she has now set up her own clothing boutique. One year on and her turnover has hit £250,000.
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