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19th June 2008
Government training scheme 'too bureaucratic'
The government's Train to Gain scheme is too bureaucratic, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). John Denham, secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills, recently...

19th June 2008
Business groups vie for position on Manchester congestion charge
Business groups are further defining the battle lines over Manchester's proposed congestion charge. The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has launched a petition, which argues that the charges...

19th June 2008
Business flood insurance 'under threat'
The availability of commercial flood insurance could be restricted if more is not done to improve defences, the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has warned. Last summer's floods prompted...

18th June 2008
Lower earners 'could lose out' under Pensions Bill
Industry bodies have warned that proposed new rules on pensions could leave lower earners less well covered for their retirement. The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), Association...

18th June 2008
Fuel strike off after deal
Union representatives and haulage bosses have reached a deal over wages, averting the threat of another fuel strike this coming weekend. Drivers for Shell supply companies Hoyer UK and Suckling...
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