Poor state of transport network cost small firms £5,000 over a year, says FSB Government should target the road network for its plans to speed up investment in infrastructure as the poor state of the […]
The Fuelcard Company urges government to review levels of tax applied to fuel Over 35% of transport businesses have been forced to turn down work due to escalating fuel costs, according to research by fuel […]
CBI president Sir Roger Carr last week criticised the UK government’s tax regime as “punitive” while insisting that business and political leaders are “on the same page” when it comes to economic recovery. In his […]
Business Secretary Vince Cable was last week at the centre of a clash over banking reforms. Cable said bankers were being “disingenuous in the extreme” in arguing for a delay in plans by the independent […]
Shop around for more affordable business services, says FPB Small firms pay almost £6bn a year to outside consultants for support on complying with regulations, research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has shown […]
The government has announced the second wave of enterprise zones, intended to kick-start the UK’s sluggish economy and create 30,000 jobs in high-tech industries by 2015. The first 10 zones located in English cities such […]
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on the government to extend Work Trials to help create an extra 46,000 jobs. With around 1.64m people having been out of work for up to one […]
More large firms should share their resources & expertise with smaller and medium ones The CBI last week warned against government plans for wholesale extension of training levies or license to practice schemes which […]
FirstGroup is supporting Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) to reduce its carbon emissions. Terri Vogt, FirstGroup’s head of corporate social responsibility, said: “Joining AREG brings about exciting new prospects which will further build on its […]
Hertfordshire-based Uno Bus has agreed a fuel hedging deal with Clydesdale Bank. After discussions with three banks, the company opted to work with Clydesdale Bank through its St Albans Financial Solutions Centre (FSC), formally agreeing […]
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