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bank notes - the UK economy's short-term prospects have been upgraded by the British Chambers of Commerce
Short-term economy 'better than thought'
The short-term prospects for the UK economy could be better than first thought, according to a business group - which has upgraded its economic outlook to predict higher growth. Published this...
plastic shopping bag - the number of single-use bags has fallen for the fourth year in a row
Plastic bag use falls for fourth year
The number of plastic bags handed out to supermarket shoppers has fallen for the fourth year in a row, according to retail industry figures. In the year to May 2010 there was a 43% reduction in...
'green' wind turbines and solar panels on a building
Help SMEs become green, says FSB
SMEs are keen to embrace the Government's vision of a low-carbon economy - but they need help to meet emission reduction targets, a business group has said. According to a new report from the...
shears - the Government has pledged to tackle unnecessary red tape
New red tape rules a boon for business
Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined plans which, it is claimed, will tackle the level of unnecessary red tape firms have to deal with. According to the Government, the new package of...
money - bank lending to SMEs is in decline, despite the UK moving out of recession in 2010
SME lending 'in decline'
Lending to small businesses is in decline, the latest banking industry figures suggest. Although the British Bankers' Association (BBA) small business support figures show that lending to small...

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