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6th December 2007 London 'threatened' by traffic and red tape

London is a good place to do business, but poorly-funded infrastructure and increasing regulation threaten to make it less competitive, according to a survey of London's business leaders. ...

6th December 2007 Firms welcome interest rate cut

The Bank of England has cut the Bank interest rate from 5.75% to 5.5%, in response to signs of a slowing economy. The fall, the first since August 2005, brings to an end a period that saw five...

5th December 2007 Points-based migrant system 'must work for business'

The government has published plans to limit the number of low-skilled migrants from outside the EU working in the UK. The new points-based system of immigration controls, due to come into force...

4th December 2007 Shoplifting surge predicted over Christmas

UK retailers are being urged to prepare themselves for a surge in shoplifting over the festive period. Research by security technology firm Checkpoint Systems predicts that £431.2 million worth...

4th December 2007 Small businesses mull red tape bill

Small businesses are hoping that the forthcoming Employment Simplification Bill will mean less red tape for employers. The bill, which is due to be published by the department for Business,...

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