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Government under fire over latest tax avoidance scheme

Friday 3 February 2012

The Government has been heavily criticised after it was revealed that the Student Loans Company CEO was being paid via an agreed tax avoidance scheme.

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Policy maker accuses banks of failing businesses

Friday 3 February 2012

Dr Adam Posen, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, has lashed out at banks for not lending enough to small and medium-size enterprises, calling them 'reluctant risk adverse jerks'.

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IFS argues for major Budget tax cut

Thursday 2 February 2012

The Institute of Fiscal Studies has argued that taxes in the upcoming March Budget could be viably cut in order to boost the economy.

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SMEs to be given a helping hand to boost growth

Thursday 2 February 2012

A new Government training programme aimed specifically at developing small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) is scheduled to begin in March 2012.

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Modern customers 'expect' digital interaction with companies, says research

Wednesday 1 February 2012

The modern social customer now 'expects' to digitally engage with companies, according to new research published today by First Direct and social media consultancy ItsOpen.

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'Corporation tax should be cut to 20% in 2012 Budget', says think-tank

Wednesday 1 February 2012

The main rate of corporation tax should be cut to 20 per cent to boost business and economic growth, according to a report published by the Centre of Policy Studies (CPS).

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