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FSB call 'to reverse VAT rise'
Seven out of ten small firms say the VAT rise is set to have a negative impact on their business. The member survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found that 71% of the 1,600...
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...
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...
Small business rate relief 'to be automatic'
The Government has pledged measures to help make small business rate relief automatic. Under legislation to be brought in by the upcoming Localism Bill, small businesses and shops will no longer...
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