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crowd of people being held back by security guard - business groups are concerned over most planning power passing to communities
Localism Bill 'of concern' to business groups
Business groups have expressed their concerns over how the Government's Localism Bill could affect firms. According to the newly-published guide, the bill would enable "a radical shift of power...
mother with baby - ministers have rejected MEP proposals to increase full maternity pay to 20 weeks
Euro ministers reject 20-week maternity leave
Euro ministers have rejected proposals by MEPs to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay, up from 14 weeks. The move came yesterday, as the Council of Ministers for Employment and Social...
shoppers cross a road - the OFT has warned retailers to 'play fair' with advertising prices
OFT warns retailers to 'play fair' with pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned retailers against using practices which could mislead customers over the true price of goods. According to the body, some retailers are potentially...
Local Government Secretary Eric Pickles - small business rate relief is 'to be automatic'
Small business rate relief 'to be automatic'
The Government has pledged measures to help make small business rate relief automatic. Under legislation to be brought in by the upcoming Localism Bill, small businesses and shops will no longer...
Skills strategy 'has business growth at its heart'
Business and employment groups have welcomed the Government's new skills strategy, which pledges to "invest strategically", despite the cuts announced in the Spending Review. According to the...

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