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Retailers call for cut in card transaction fees
Banks are being urged to cut their card transaction charges to reduce the strain on retailers. Figures published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) yesterday show that while cash is used in...
Small businesses 'fighting back against recession'
Small businesses are fighting back against the recession despite a lack of help from banks, a business group has said. In a survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), 60% of business...
Coalition proposes 'Post Bank'
The creation of a 'Post Bank' could help create jobs and secure the future of the Post Office, a new coalition of business groups and trade unions are arguing. The proposal for a 'community bank',...
SMEs 'owed £25.9 billion in overdue payments'
Small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are owed £25.9 billion in overdue payments, according to payment clearing service Bacs. Latest Bacs research found that the amount owed has risen almost...
New finance schemes for small businesses: a guide
Since the Pre-Budget Report in November, a range of packages and promises on small business financing have been announced. However, the range of new titles - adding to and sometimes replacing...
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