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UK service sector continues to "expand strongly" A Markit survey has indicated that the UK service sector continued to "expand strongly" in February 2014, with job creation at its fastest pace for four months. The expansion is also supported by…

FSB calls on Osborne to focus on enterprise The Federation of Small Business (FSB) is calling on the Chancellor to focus on enterprise and maintain small business growth in anticipation of this year’s Budget. Urging for the creation of a ‘…

Is your business feeling unloved? Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and whilst many of us will have remembered to buy our better halves a card and flowers or arrange a romantic dinner, how many will have taken the time to give…

Happy British businesses positive for the future Business businesses are as optimistic as they have been for more than 22 years, according to a new survey by BDO. One sector which is feeling particularly optimistic is manufacturing, with many…

Business costs major concerns for SMEs Small-to-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are concerned about business costs in 2014, a study by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found. More than half of the business owners surveyed by the…