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16th June 2010 'Think small first', chancellor told for Budget

The Government has been urged to "think small first" by placing SMEs at the heart of next week's 'emergency Budget'. Although the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) acknowledged that we are in...

escalators in a shopping centre - retail is up, but consumer confidence is low

10th June 2010 Sales up, but consumers still 'uncertain'

Retail sales rose slightly in May compared to the same time in 2009 - though customers are still beset with uncertainty, according to latest industry figures. The latest Retail Sales Monitor found...

groundsman cuts the grass at South African World Cup venue

3rd June 2010 SMEs told to prepare for World Cup absenteeism

Small business bosses are being urged to set out their stall early to deal with unscheduled employee absences over the football World Cup period. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) - which...

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, reads the Queen's speech during the state opening of Parliament on 25 May 2010

27th May 2010 Business groups react to Queen's Speech

Business groups have given their reactions to the Queen's Speech, in which her Majesty set out the legislative agenda for the coalition Conservative/Liberal Democrat government. Among the bills...

Chancellor George Osborne looks across at a (blurred) #2 David Laws during a press briefing

19th May 2010 Businesses welcome pledge to deal with budget deficit

Business groups have backed moves to deal with the UK budget deficit, ahead of the new Government's 22 June 'emergency Budget'. Chancellor George Osborne announced the date of his first Budget...

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