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Business groups respond to Queen's Speech
May 09, 2013 READ FULL STORY

The Government's plans for the new parliamentary session have been outlined in the Queen's Speech. Proposals of interest to businesses include those around national insurance contributions, consumer rights and deregulation.

Revamp for Scottish planning system
May 08, 2013 READ FULL STORY

Proposals to overhaul Scotland's planning system will help to deliver more jobs and sustainable economic growth, the Scottish Government has said.

Funding for Lending Scheme extended for SMEs
April 24, 2013 READ FULL STORY

The Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), designed to boost lending to businesses and households, is to be extended until January 2015, the Bank of England has announced.

SMEs at increasing threat of cyber-attacks
April 23, 2013 READ FULL STORY

Small businesses are being urged to do more to tighten their computer security after research revealed the number of cyber-attacks hitting businesses increased over the last year.

Business bank opens for business
April 11, 2013 READ FULL STORY

The Government-backed business bank has launched its first phase of funding, worth £300 million, to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) access finance.

Business bank to lend £3.9 billion to SMEs
March 25, 2013 READ FULL STORY

The new state-backed business bank will offer £3.9 billion of capital to boost lending to small and medium sized businesses, business secretary Vince Cable has unveiled.

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