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20th March 2008
Government scrapes vote on Post Office closures
The Conservatives have lost a bid to suspend the closure of 2,500 sub-post offices via a House of Commons vote. Although Labour has a 67-seat Parliament majority, the government won yesterday's...
20th March 2008
Restaurant hygiene scheme 'needs caution'
A scheme whereby all restaurants in the UK would need to display their food safety ratings on their doors or windows has been given a lukewarm reception by restauranters. The Scores on the Doors...
20th March 2008
Food pushes February retail sales
Retail sales in the UK rose sharply in February, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Overall sales were up 1% on January, with food sales increasing by 1.6%. Year-on-year,...
19th March 2008
Small firms 'need 21st century legal entity'
The limited company system needs to be replaced for small businesses, a group of MPs has said. In an early day motion (EDM) presented to Parliament, MPs led by David Drew urged the Treasury to...
19th March 2008
Employers urged to register for £100 tax sweetener
The taxman is again offering a <a href=http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/payeonline/online-filing2008.htm#100taxfree][target=_blank">£100 tax-free payment[/url] to small firms who return their PAYE forms...
- 21st November 2008 Official retail figures 'hide tough condition', says BRC
- 20th November 2008 Entrepreneurs 'should be school governors'
- 19th November 2008 Small businesses urged to register hazardous substances




