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The FSB have called for a number of measures to be implemented
FSB call for structural changes to facilitate job creation The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Chancellor to use next week’s Autumn Statement to instil confidence amongst small businesses and remove barriers that are inhibiting job…
The Chancellor faces a major test next week with the Autumn Statement
UK public borrowing decreases more than expected in October The total of the UK’s public sector borrowing in October has fallen by £1.2 billion since this time last year, according to a report by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Borrowing fell to £6.5…
Approx. 500 of small businesses surveyed have real growth potential
UK businesses have potential for ‘high growth’ One in 10 of the UK’s small businesses have real potential to achieve high growth status, a new study by the National Endowment for Science, Technology and Arts (NESTA) has revealed. The study, which…
Many businesses still expect growth in 2012
Optimism still prevailing amongst SMEs Many SMEs across the UK are shaking off the shackles of the current gloom in the UK economy and predicting growth for next year, a new poll by credit reporting firm Experian has found. Almost three-…
Youth unemployment is the biggest cause for concern amongst the figures
REC seeing positive signs despite unemployment rises There is still strong demand across many sectors for jobs despite gloomy headlines of record unemployment, particularly amongst the UK’s 16-24 year olds, the Recruitment & Employment…