Enterprise News
Enterprise news form around the UK.
03/08/2010 12:00 AM
Economic growth revised upwards
The increase in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during the fourth quarter of 2009 has been revised upwards, from 0.1% to 0.3%.
03/07/2010 12:00 AM
Three-quarters of firms not reclaiming foreign VAT
Nearly three-quarters of firms report they are experiencing difficulties when reclaiming refunds for foreign VAT, according to a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
03/06/2010 12:00 AM
Government urges manufacturers to take up import duty scheme
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is promoting a new European Union (EU) scheme, which helps British manufacturers save money on import duties.
03/05/2010 12:00 AM
ASA warns online retailers about price errors in brochures
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has warned online retailers that they should not use printed brochures for advertising if their prices are subject to change.
03/04/2010 12:00 AM
EU committee vote in favour of 20 weeks' full pay on maternity leave
A European Parliament committee has passed draft legislation to extend the period of maternity leave with full pay to 20 weeks.
03/03/2010 12:00 AM
Use of forced mandatory retirement age soars during recession, says report
The use of forced mandatory retirement by businesses has soared during the recession, according to research by charities Age Concern and Help the Aged.
03/02/2010 04:17 PM
Small firms losing out on energy deals, says FPB
Small firms are missing out on energy deals and larger businesses are able to access better energy prices, according to research by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
03/01/2010 12:00 AM
Hospitality industry due £20m refund in music fees after High Court ruling
The High Court has rejected an appeal by music licensing organisation PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited) relating to the repayment of overpaid licence fees by thousands of small hospitality businesses.
02/28/2010 12:00 AM
Conservatives would review Agency Workers Directive if elected
A Conservative MP has announced that the Agency Workers Directive (AWD) would be reviewed if they win the general election, even if it has already gone through Parliament.
02/27/2010 12:00 AM
Social networks pose biggest threat to small firms, claims report
Small and medium-sized businesses' IT systems are most at risk from malware that is spread through social networks and Web 2.0 applications, according to a study by Internet security provider Webroot.
02/26/2010 12:00 AM
VAT concessions will affect rural businesses, say accountants
The withdrawal of two tax concessions will have a considerable effect on rural businesses, according to accountancy firm Saffery Champness.
02/25/2010 12:00 AM
Tribunal rules on holiday leave lost during illness
A tribunal has ruled that an employee should be permitted to carry over annual leave that they were too ill to take the previous year.
02/24/2010 12:00 AM
Minister must clear up bribery law confusion for businesses
A Government minister has announced that there will be guidance published on the new Bribery Bill, which makes it an offence for firms to fail to prevent bribery, after criticisms that the responsibilities of business owners are not made clear enough.
02/23/2010 04:03 PM
Tax system prevents firms taking on employees, survey shows
More than half of small firms who are keen to grow say that UK taxes are preventing them from taking on more staff, according to the results of a poll by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Around
02/22/2010 12:00 AM
Number of empty shops on high street increases
The number of vacant stores on British high streets has reached as high as one in five in some areas, according to the latest figures from retail and leisure data research firm Local Data Company.