The rate of job losses fell steeply from around 47,000 to 7,000 from the start of 2009 to mid-April, according to data compiled by Warwick Business School.
Increasing numbers of UK companies facing insolvency
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The number of firms facing County Court Judgements of £5,000 or more or wind-up petitions in the first quarter of this year increased by almost 90% compared to a year ago, according to research by Be...
The majority of businesses in the UK are planning to freeze wages this year, according to research conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
Leading entrepreneurs warn that tax rise could damage UK economy
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Leading entrepreneurs have warned that the Chancellor's new 50% tax on those earning more than £150,000 could lead to an exodus of talent and a decline in the number of jobs in the UK.
Chancellor Alistair Darling's Budget had a strong focus on the creation of jobs, although some business groups such as the Federation of Small businesses (FSB) have expressed disappointment that furth...
Technology holds the key to Darling's budget plans
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Standing at the dispatch box, Alistair Darling said he believed the UK could replicate the success of North Sea oil in the coming years by switching its focus to renewable energy and low carbon sector...
Quarter of small firms report improvement in market conditions
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More small businesses experienced an increase in demand for their services and products than those that saw this decline, according to a survey by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
70% of small firm owners not altering lifestyle in recession
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Small and medium-sized businesses owners are not radically altering their lifestyle or cutting back on business essentials because of the recession, according to research by independent financier Bibb...
Managers tempted to take a leaf out of Sir Alan Sugar's book should pause for thought before they start running around pointing the finger and shouting "your fired", one expert has warned.
Do you have more spare time and are you using it effectively?
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In the current economic downturn, some small business bosses have found themselves with more time on their hands than they are used to. It is vital that this time is used to the maximum benefit for th...
Getting your entire workforce contributing to your business strategy could be the key to surviving the economic downturn, says business coach Marc Hogan
Large companies are ‘worst offenders’ for late payments
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Large companies are ‘worst offenders’ for late payments
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Over one million small and medium-sized companies are struggling to maintain cash f...
The government's cut in VAT is working and has led to an increase in consumer spending, according to research by economic consultancy The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
Seeking additional funding from banks or investors isn't the only thing you can do to improve cash flow in a flagging economy, says certified accountant Ani...
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5% following a succession of cuts in recent months. Since October last year the Bank has cut the rate six times, bringing it down from 5% to the curren...
Only 17% of workers plan to apply for flexible working
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Over 60% of eligible workers do not intend to make a flexible working request, according to new research commissioned by employment consultant Croner and carried out by YouGov.
Costs rise for eight out of ten small firms in rural areas
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Over 80% of small rural businesses have seen their costs rise and half have experienced a decrease in trading, according to a poll by the Federation of Small businesses (FSB).
40% of firms say Train to Gain had ‘no impact’ on their business
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Business in the UK are unimpressed with the government's free training programme Train to Gain, according to a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Small firms view internet as critical tool during recession
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Small and medium-sized businesses would cut investment in IT hardware, software and support before they would reduce the quality of their internet connection, according to a survey by Easynet connect....
UK car sales declined by 30.5% in March compared to the corresponding month, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
