Medium-sized businesses are the UK’s “forgotten army”, too long overlooked by government but with the potential to inject between £20bn and £50bn into the economy by 2020, according to the CBI. Firms with a turnover […]
Optare has hailed a “new chapter in the history of British bus manufacturing” with production now in full swing at its brand new factory at Sherburn-in-Elmet. The manufacturer also paid tribute to the closure of […]
For the first nine months of 2011, revenues increased by 16% Groupe Eurotunnel has seen a 10% increase in traffic and revenue to €231.7m in the third quarter of 2011. At €192.2 million, Eurotunnel’s revenues […]
Businesses face the biggest annual jump in rates for over 20 years as the government is using September’s 5.6% increase retail price inflation to set next April’s rates rise. Retailers called for the government to […]
A dramatic fall in confidence over the economy has prompted small firms to lay off staff as costs rise and revenues decline. A balance of 5.8% of small firms intend to lay off workers over […]
The market for brand new heavy buses and coaches has held firm, while other sectors have become subdued – according to the latest data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
HSE runs the risk of alienation if new charging proposals are adopted – says FSB Proposals to charge small firms for ‘material’ faults found during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) could damage […]
Sir Mervyn King gives £75bn quantative easing the go-ahead Bank of England governor Mervyn King has said this financial crisis could be the worst the UK has ever seen. His comments came after the Bank […]
The Government has launched a “real debate” with businesses and employees about the regulations which determine rights in the workplace. Ministers have promised to identify employment law which can be “simplified, merged and abolished” to […]
End of the road for proud Welsh family-run operator Caernarfon-based coach operator Silver Star Coach Holidays Limited has entered administration after 93 years of operation. The family-run firm, which also trades under the Welsh name […]
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