Business
Row erupts as Hague tells businesses to work harderWilliam Hague is demanding that businesses work harder to boost the economy, but the British Chambers of Commerce said firms are 'straining every sinew' to deliver. |
Cambridge BS launches business bondCambridge Building Society has unveiled a savings bond aimed at businesses, offering a 2.85 per cent return with a required minimum opening balance of £5,000. |
Diesel costs reach record high of 143.05 pence per litreAccording to new data the cost of diesel has reached 154.05 pence per litre, a new record, overtaking the previous high seen last May at the height of the "Arab spring". |
Subway to offer 600 new UK franchises creating 6,000 jobsFast-food chain Subway wants to open 600 new franchises in the UK & Ireland by 2015, creating 6,000 new jobs. |
CBI reports fall in business confidence will affect UK jobsThe CBI surveyed 122 UK business leaders who said a sharp fall in business confidence due in part by the euro debt crisis is influencing recruitment plans. |
Government must do more to help medium-sized firms - CBIA new report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned the government it needs to increase the level of credit available to medium-sized businesses. |
Miliband: Labour will regain lost trust on the economyThe Labour leader, Ed Miliband, has attacked "asset strippers" and those with "vested interests" but admits Labour has to regain the trust of people on the economy. |
CBI: Service sector activity falls for first time since November 2009The latest quarterly services sector survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reveals that sales volumes fell, especially in business and professional services. |
HMRC launches helpline for riot victimsHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a new helpline to provide support to victims of the recent rioting. |
UK riots: Home and business insurance: Are you covered?The riots over the past few days across London and other cities in the UK has left many businesses and individuals facing huge financial losses. We assess the impact and ask the experts what your insurance rights are. |
Redundancy payments 'cost £13.4bn in last three years'British businesses are expected to pay out an average £9,375 to workers they make redundant in 2011, it has been revealed. |
CBI gives government credit for business tax reformsThe coalition's action on the deficit and efforts to reform business tax have earned praise from the CBI. |
An introduction to franchisesWith the British Franchise Exhibition coming up in June we speak to Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association who explains the franchise business model and why it increases the chances of a business succeeding. |
UK manufacturing sector back on trackBoosted by solid domestic and export orders, the manufacturing sector looks to be back in rude health. |
CBI makes the case to government for business investmentThe Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has released a report entitled 'Making the UK the best place to invest' which warns government that over-regulation and planning constraints are threatening the UK's position as an attractive business location. |
Four themes unite 'Budget for growth'George Osborne's Budget for growth centres on four themes for boosting business. |
Chancellor's budget to unveil higher tax allowanceGeorge Osborne is likely to announce that the personal allowance will increase by £600 from April 2012 as well as measures to help first-time buyers and motorists in his budget today. |
CBI calls for 'all-action' Budget for 2011The CBI urges George Osborne to deliver an all-action 2011 Budget speech tomorrow. |
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