New graduate work visa for world’s ‘brightest’ to come to UK
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Graduates from the top 50 overseas universities can apply to come to Britain through a new visa scheme. Ministers hopes the “high…
500,000 UK SME’s ‘at risk of going bust within weeks’
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Rising costs have created a “ticking timebomb” for UK small business owners, the chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has…
Jubilee boom for small business amid inflation worries
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The extended Bank Holiday to mark the Queen’s platinum jubilee will give Britain’s small firms a much needed revenue boost. The closely-watched…
Lawyers warning over workplace unrest as Britain gears up for Jubilee Bank Holidays
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Jubilee celebrations could be marred by workplace unrest if employers fail to deal correctly with holiday and pay issues involving their staff,…
Tesco agrees to use 100 per cent British eggs for next five years
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Tesco has committed to use 100 per cent British eggs after signing lengthy contracts with five suppliers. The supermarket giant signed up…
Government VAT policies discriminate in favour of diesel and petrol cars
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Businesses are not required to have a petrol pump on their premises to claim refunds of VAT on fossil fuel expenses, why…
UK SMEs fear long-term fallout from cost of living crisis
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Three-quarters of small and medium-sized companies are worried about the long-term impact the cost of living crisis, soaring energy bills and rising…
Average UK house price tops £250,000 but ‘market starting to slow’
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The average price of a UK home has topped £250,000 for the first time, but the proportion of sellers reducing their asking…
Closer scrutiny of UK firms using offshore tax havens
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Britain is monitoring hundreds of businesses that could be using havens offshore to lower their tax bills under a new system that…
Rail strike to last ‘a very, very long time’, says union chief Mick Lynch
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The leader of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union has warned that strikes set to cripple Britain’s railways could last for a…