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Firms asked to fund charity projects
The government is putting aside £50 million to match contributions made by businesses to grassroots community projects.
IES: Incentives must suit the workforce
Rewards given to staff for good performance must suit the attitudes and abilities of the workforce, the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) believes.
TUC: happiest employees at SMEs
Workers in small businesses enjoy their work more than those employed elsewhere, figures have revealed.
Guide launched to protect from tribunals
A guide is being launched intended to protect employers from possible pay disputes and discrimination claims.
Weak spending 'indicates state of economy'
A slowing in consumer spending offers a fair indication of the state of the economy, Capital Economics claims.
BCC: Bank must cut rates
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.
Corporate business lacks flexibility, say working mums
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.
Retail sales worse than 1990s, CBI reveals
High street sales are at their lowest level for a quarter of a century, a Confederation of British Industry (CBI) poll finds.
Slow payments 'hitting businesses'
Quick billing from suppliers and fewer companies adhering to agreed payment terms is causing problems for small firms, research finds.
Carbon Trust: SMEs could save 30% on lighting
Making changes to lighting systems could save retail outlets some 30 per cent on their electricity bills, the Carbon Trust reports.
FSB: Authorities should highlight SME tax savings
The government needs to ensure small businesses are aware of the tax saving opportunities available to them, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Rate hold prediction from 9 of 9 economists
Interest rates will be kept on hold following September's monetary policy committee meeting, nine out of nine economists predict in a new poll.
Confusion at minimum wage increase
Small businesses remain confused about the minimum wage increase on 1 October.
Rising costs and weak spending 'squeezing' businesses
Retailers are suffering under falling customer demand and rising costs, according to Capital Economics.
Late payments hitting SMEs
Small businesses are struggling to cope with an increase in late payments, a survey reveals.