Small British businesses hope to boost oversea trade in 2015
Overseas trade is a big priority for Britain’s SMEs next year, according to new data, despite exports being so low this year.Continue reading
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Fresh debate about whether to devolve tax-raising powers to cities
Cities around the UK are demanding powers to raise and keep their own taxes, opening the door to an American-style system of governance.Continue reading
SMEs told they need to borrow more
The British Bankers Association has said that small firms need to borrow more money, before productivity levels will increase.Continue reading
Osborne confirms date for the 2015 Budget
The Chancellor has set the date for the final Budget of this Parliament.Continue reading
England could soon set its own taxes
As Scotland sees more powers devolved to its Parliament, the Conservative Party has set out its own plans for England, which could see the country granted powers to set income tax.Continue reading
Government fund to support engineering skills extended to SMEs
The Government has announced that the first £2.5m of £10m matched funding through the Government’s Employer Ownership Fund is to be made available to SMEs. Continue reading
Schemes supporting small businesses to be united under single banner
The Government has announced plans to unify disjointed programmes designed to support fast-growing businesses. Continue reading
Vacant positions costing UK businesses billions a year
New research has found that vacant positions in UK companies are costing the country’s economy an estimated £18bn a year.Continue reading
Government claims opinion on how to reform business rates is divided
Questions have already been raised about how the long-awaited reform to business rates will take place, with the Government claiming that there is a lack of consensus from business leaders. Continue reading
UK economy may be boosted by falling oil prices
The price of oil continues to plummet, with prices now hitting $66 a barrel. This drastic fall might suggest a world economy in crisis, but the drop in crude prices could have a positive impact on the UK’s economy.Continue reading
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