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Fuel tanker strike still looming

Strike by fuel tanker drivers in the UK still a possibility

Fuel tanker drivers in the UK could still go on strike, after Unite union representatives rejected proposals on resolving the ongoing dispute with six fuel distribution firms, reports said today. The proposed deal was turned down after six days of …

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Widening of UK trade gap in February due to lower exports, ONS reports

The UK saw a widening deficit on the trade in goods and services in February 2012, according to a new report released today by the Office for National

House Prices fall to record levels.

UK property surveyors report rising interest in UK housing market

Another sign has emerged that the UK housing market is springing back to life, with the release yesterday of a new report by the Royal Institution of Chartered

Plus Markets in talks with potential buyers

UK-listed companies increased dividends in 2011

British firms paid out higher dividends last year, according to a new analysis released today by stockbroker Shore Capital. The report includes 191 of the largest companies quoted on

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The New IR35 Business Test: How Will Contractors Be Affected?

The IR35 Forum has revealed that a new business test as well as six risk scenarios will be published in April by HM Revenue &

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Bank urged to put more money into economy as inflation falls

West Midland business leaders expressed relief at today’s announcement by the Office for National Statistics that inflation figures have dropped from 4.2 per cent in December to 3.6

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EasyJet announce good start to the year with revenue up by 17%

The low cost airline EasyJet have announced that due to good weather over the winter months of 2011 and an increase in business class passengers, they have experienced

Economy still needs a boost

Businesses breathe a sigh of relief but pump more money into the economy says Chamber

West Midlands business leaders expressed relief at today’s announcement by the Office for National Statistics that inflation figures have dropped from November’s  4.8 per cent to 4.2 per

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Easier tax process keeps Canada in top ten business locations

Lower profit tax rates and the harmonization of many tax procedures have seen Canada retain its ranking as one of the world’s top ten business environments, at least

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Group Warfare

A British entrepreneur is launching a new online discount service to challenge the likes of Groupon.   The Big British Giveaway allows businesses to give away their products

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