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31/03/2003
NI increase could see job cuts
According to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), one-in-five firms could be set to reduce staff in order to pay for the hike in National Insurance contributions.
A survey by the BCC has found that 90% of the 1,000 companies polled expected the NI increase to have an adverse effect on business.
A survey by the BCC has found that 90% of the 1,000 companies polled expected the NI increase to have an adverse effect on business.
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17 April 2015
UK Unemployment Drops In Three Months To February
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 76,000 in the three months to February, down 1.3% on the same period in 2014, new figures from the Office for National Statistics(ONS) have revealed. UK unemployment now stands at 1.84 million, or 5.6%, which the ONS said is in line with forecasts.
UK Unemployment Drops In Three Months To February
Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 76,000 in the three months to February, down 1.3% on the same period in 2014, new figures from the Office for National Statistics(ONS) have revealed. UK unemployment now stands at 1.84 million, or 5.6%, which the ONS said is in line with forecasts.
01 August 2005
Street cleaners suffer physical and verbal abuse
Over two thirds of the UK’s street cleaners have faced physical or verbal abuse, while carrying out their job, a new report has claimed. The report, by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), found that some street cleaners had faced attacks with guns, knives and drug needles.
Street cleaners suffer physical and verbal abuse
Over two thirds of the UK’s street cleaners have faced physical or verbal abuse, while carrying out their job, a new report has claimed. The report, by the British Cleaning Council (BCC), found that some street cleaners had faced attacks with guns, knives and drug needles.
01 October 2013
Poundland Profit Increase Fuels Expansion Plan
Poundland could open over 1,000 stores in the UK as it has seen a steady rise in profits. The firm's profits increased 15% in the year to March. The discount chain, which currently has 458 stores across the UK, recorded total sales of £880m for the year to March, with the store now considering expansion.
Poundland Profit Increase Fuels Expansion Plan
Poundland could open over 1,000 stores in the UK as it has seen a steady rise in profits. The firm's profits increased 15% in the year to March. The discount chain, which currently has 458 stores across the UK, recorded total sales of £880m for the year to March, with the store now considering expansion.
25 June 2010
Smaller Businesses 'Welcome' Budget
As this week's budget's impact sinks in, it has emerged that almost half the small businesses surveyed by the Forum of Private Business are "pleasantly surprised" even though some fear tax rises could lead to a double dip recession.
Smaller Businesses 'Welcome' Budget
As this week's budget's impact sinks in, it has emerged that almost half the small businesses surveyed by the Forum of Private Business are "pleasantly surprised" even though some fear tax rises could lead to a double dip recession.
13 January 2009
Britain Facing 'Very Serious Recession'
Britain is facing a "very serious recession" according to new figures published today which showed the worst sales figures in December on record.
Britain Facing 'Very Serious Recession'
Britain is facing a "very serious recession" according to new figures published today which showed the worst sales figures in December on record.
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