business news

Increase in risk of a second recession, says think-tank

Friday 30 July 2010

The chances of the UK economy entering a second recession next year have risen, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

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UK skills training needs radical overhaul

Friday 30 July 2010

The British economy could find itself facing a period of decline if the skill levels of the workforce do not show marked improvement, it has been claimed.

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Compulsory retirement age to be retired

Thursday 29 July 2010

The government is proposing to scrap the default retirement age of 65 by October 2011.

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Savers not being told about interest rate changes

Thursday 29 July 2010

Many banks and building societies are failing to keep savers properly informed about changes to the interest rates on their accounts, comsumer group Which? has claimed.

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Self-employment declarations should be respected

Thursday 29 July 2010

With thousands of people predicted to start up their own micro-businesses as unemployment rises, a business group has called on the tax authorities to respect their employment status.

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Government publishes a raft of tax consultations

Wednesday 28 July 2010

The Treasury has issued nine consultation papers on various aspects of the personal and business tax system in what amounts to a far-reaching overhaul of the entire regime.

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