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5th February 2008
Retail 'vibrant', despite job cut fears
The retail sector remains 'vibrant' despite fears that large job losses may be looming, according to a government-sponsored skills council. Responding to yesterday's prediction that 100,000...
5th February 2008
Fraud cases top £1 billion
Fraud in Britain hit a 12-year high in 2007, according to a yearly report by KPMG. And in 2008, a potential economic slowdown could raise "personal and corporate pressures" that make the...
4th February 2008
London's Low Emissions Zone in force
The operators of large and polluting lorries face charges to drive in Greater London from today, as the new Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) comes into force. Under the scheme, lorries above 12 tonnes...
4th February 2008
Businesses repeat longer GP hours call
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has renewed its call for doctors to provide flexible services, as the government writes to GPs asking them to accept its proposals for extended surgery...
1st February 2008
Business groups launch fuel duty campaign
The government's plans to raise fuel duty by 2p a litre in April are being challenged by a new campaign. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the the Forum of Private Business (FPB) are...
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