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Micro-businesses should get public contract boost, says FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling on an influential review to support small local firms in winning public sector contracts. The FSB has urged the Glover Review on the Role of...
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Costs soar for manufacturers
Escalating costs for small and medium-sized manufacturers are putting the squeeze on profit margins, according to an industry survey. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) found that in the...
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Drop in recruitment as redundancies rise
Employers are reducing recruitment levels and planning more redundancies, a survey has found. The survey of 1,200 employers by KPMG and the Chartered Institute of Personal Development, found...
Opt-out science GSCEs 'could help plug skills gap'
Capable pupils should be automatically entered for Triple Science GCSEs, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said. From September, students achieving Level 6 or above in their...
Challenge 21 scheme 'has direct impact'
The pub sector's scheme to tackle under-age drinking is having an impact, a YouGov poll has found. Some 91% of 18-24 year olds questioned said that they know about the Challenge 21 scheme, which...

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