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Government considers national lending scheme

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

A multi-billion pound funding packing, to encourage banks to start lending to small businesses, will be announced by the Government in January 2009.

Brits step closer to 48-hour limit on working week

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Britain is now closer to having to cap the working week to 48 hours after Euro MPs voted to end its opt-out of the working time directive.

Businesses warned against intellectual property crime complacency

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

The Government has warned businesses they must implement effective measures to prevent intellectual property (IP) crime.

Microsoft issues security patch for Internet Explorer

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has issued an emergency update for the security flaw that was discovered in Internet Explorer in December.

CBI calls for business rates freeze

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:38:32 +0000

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called on the Government to freeze business rates after it was announced that rates will rise by 5% in April 2009.

Government considers extending music copyright to 70 years

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

The Government has announced it is considering extending the copyright term for sound recordings to 70 years.

New Construction Act 'could damage small businesses'

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Construction industry leaders have expressed concern that the new Construction Act could damage small and medium businesses.

Agency Workers Directive 'must be implemented by 2011', says EU

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

The European Union (EU) has announced that the Agency Workers Directive must be implemented in the UK by 5 December 2011.

Small businesses facing annual cost increases 'at double the rate of inflation'

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Small business inflation was 9.4%, double the UK's consumer inflation rate, during the third quarter of this year, according to recent figures.

Mandelson launches prompt payment code for suppliers to small businesses

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Business secretary Lord Mandelson has launched a new Code of Practice designed to speed up payments to small businesses.

Banking industry pledges to help small businesses

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

The banking industry has announced a series of guidelines it will follow in order to help entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Pound plunges to new low against euro

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:01:36 +0000

Sterling fell to a record low against the euro in early December, with one pound worth 1.1086 euros.

HSE wants businesses to get involved in consultation

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a consultation about its new strategy which focuses on 'The Health and Safety of Great Britain'.

HSBC to offer £1 billion extra funding to small businesses

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

HSBC has promised to make an extra £1 billion worth of funding available to small businesses.

Businesses must properly assess fire risks, says insurer

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:00:01 +0000

Insurer Norwich Union is warning businesses to ensure they carry out fire risk assessments and review them frequently, or face prosecution for non-compliance.