Economy
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Apr- 2017 -7 April
Bank closures cause concern for SMEs
Following the closing of more Lloyds Banking Group’s branches, The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has expressed concern about what…
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7 April
LCC dinner celebrates opening of sixth crematorium
On March 14, The London Cremation Company (LCC) recognised the opening of its sixth crematorium at a dinner for leaders…
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Mar- 2017 -29 March
Theresa May signs letter to formally begin Brexit process
Prime minister Theresa May has formally signed the letter which will signify the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU).…
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29 March
Five things you need to know about the new £1 coin
The new £1 coin came into circulation as of yesterday, we took a look at five things you will need…
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13 March
Budget announced: Self employed face insurance hike
Self employed workers will face an increase in National Insurance contributions, the Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced. ‘The self-employed were…
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Jan- 2017 -25 January
Small firms fear export decline following Brexit
One third of small firms expect their level of exports to decline following Brexit, according to a survey by the…
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11 January
Small business confidence bounces back
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed today that UK small business confidence in the last quarter bounced back…
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9 January
Pound falls following Brexit comments
The value of the pound has fallen to its lowest point in two months following Prime Minister Theresa May announcing…
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Oct- 2016 -6 October
National minimum wage increases in October
From October 1 2016, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increased for workers under 25 and apprentices by between 3 percent…
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Sep- 2016 -1 September
National Living Wage hits small firms’ profits, finds FSB
Information from The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that the National Living Wage (NLW) has impacted on small firms’…
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