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UK economy did not flat-line in 2012, new figures suggest

March 4, 2013

The UK economy is doing slightly better than expected, after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revised its growth estimate for 2012 up from ‘no growth’ to 0.2 per cent growth. The growth was thanks in part to the Olympics, as well as several other sectors which performed well. Cityam.com reported that excluding oil and gas […]

Government praised for attitude to red tape

February 28, 2013

The government’s efforts to reduce red tape have been widely praised. Business minister Michael Fallon yesterday outlined new measures to[...]

New owners at Driver Hire Wakefield

February 27, 2013

Driver Hire Wakefield has new owners, brothers Craig and Danny Shuttleworth. Craig will be responsible for running the office[...]

Views sought by ACAS on flexible working extension rights

February 27, 2013

A consultation into extending the right to flexible working has been launched today by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS),[...]

Underwood opens in Walsall

February 26, 2013

Driver Hire, has added Walsall to its nationwide network of franchised recruitment offices. The new office, which covers all[...]

Expert extols benefits of niche networking

February 26, 2013

Niche networking could help small firms drum up more business, according to several experts. Those who freelance or would[...]

Tax system is unfair and complex, say small business owners

February 26, 2013

The majority of small businesses have been left feeling underwhelmed by changes made to the tax system, says a[...]

Whistleblowers offered more protection in proposed law changes

February 22, 2013

Whistle-blowing employees could soon receive better protection against maltreatment in the workplace. Employment minister Jo Swinson has today announced[...]

A third of business owners unaware how RTI will affect them

February 19, 2013

More than one in three small business owners are clueless as to the impact of Real Time Information (RTI),[...]
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