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2011 'to be challenging for retail'
The coming year is set to bring falling sales, though the retail industry will still create jobs, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Among the biggest concerns revealed by the...
Localism Bill 'of concern' to business groups
Business groups have expressed their concerns over how the Government's Localism Bill could affect firms. According to the newly-published guide, the bill would enable "a radical shift of power...
Euro ministers reject 20-week maternity leave
Euro ministers have rejected proposals by MEPs to extend maternity leave to 20 weeks on full pay, up from 14 weeks. The move came yesterday, as the Council of Ministers for Employment and Social...
OFT warns retailers to 'play fair' with pricing
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned retailers against using practices which could mislead customers over the true price of goods. According to the body, some retailers are potentially...
Pension blow to micro firms 'to cost £2,550 a year'
New plans to automatically enrol workers into pension schemes from 2012 could deliver a huge financial blow to the smallest firms, according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). The...
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