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17th December 2007
Businesses and insurers say government 'must act' on flood report
The government has said that it agrees with the key recommendations of an independent review into the floods of summer 2007. However, business groups and the insurance industry have both urged...
17th December 2007
Industry forecasts slower growth in 2008
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has lowered its forecast for growth in 2008 for the third quarter running. The confederation's quarterly economic forecast puts next year's growth in...
17th December 2007
Entrepreneurs' confidence 'takes a knock' in final quarter
Britain's small business owners have become less optimistic during 2007, a survey published today reveals. Bank of Scotland (BoS)'s Small Business Confidence Index tracks optimism among the...
14th December 2007
Capital gains tax "confusion" frustrates businesses
A new delay to the details of proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) has attracted criticism from business groups. Chancellor Alistair Darling had indicated that he would publish full...
14th December 2007
Britain 'a nation of internet entrepreneurs'
One in five Brits earns a second income from a hobby or interest, a survey published today reveals. Of those that do, an overwhelming 74% say that their activities use the internet, with half of...
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