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FPB makes fresh calls for the appointment of the Small Business Commissioner, following positive results for the Grocery Code Adjudicator
The Forum of Private Business is calling for the appointment of the much-promised Small Business Commissioner, after positive news from the Grocery Sector yesterday. The first Grocery Code Review, published yesterday, outlined the positive impact of the Groceries Code Adjudicator, citing a positive...
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Forum of Private Business welcomes the Finance Bill announcement as HMRC listen to the pleas from business
The Forum of Private Business has welcomed today's announcement from Government on the timetable for the introduction of Digital Tax returns, providing relief for micro businesses and delaying the rollout of the changes being introduced for the larger ones. Simplifying tax has been at the centre...
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FPB welcomes export figures but remains cautious over the impact of Brexit
The Forum of Private Business has welcomed today’s export figures but is remaining cautious over the impact Brexit will have of Britain’s export markets. Analysis of the 2015 data shows that whilst the United States is the largest single destination for service exports, receiving almost £21bn...
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Tax simplification announcement will help small businesses according to Forum
The Simplification of the Corporation Tax Computation Report announced today by the Office of Tax Simplification will be welcomed by the small business community according to the Forum of Private Business. Tax simplification has been at the heart of the Forum’s lobbying on behalf of business. It...
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Forum of Private Business welcomes Government commitment to Digital
The Forum of Private Business has welcomed the commitment of the Government towards the digital economy in the inclusion of Digital within the DCMS brief, and the launch of the Digital Infrastructure Investment Fund. Commenting on the announcement by Andrew Jones, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury,...
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FPB gives Theresa May 6 out of 10 for her Queen’s speech
Theresa May’s first Queen’s speech has been given a 6 out of 10 by the Forum of Private Business. Commenting after the speech, Managing Director of the Forum, Ian Cass, said: “Quite rightly it talked first about the economy and the importance of clear communication regarding the Brexit negotiations...
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Forum of Private Business sounds a 'mayday’ distress signal for businesses
The Forum of Private Business is calling more loudly than ever for the UK’s politicians to recognise that the economic strength of the UK is reliant on the country’s five million small businesses. Chief Executive of the Forum, Ian Cass comments, ‘The voice of small business has been completely...
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Forum of Private Business calls on Labour for more clarity on their Small Business Proposals
The Forum of Private Business, representing nearly 20,000 privately owned small businesses, is requesting clarification from Jeremy Corbyn on his proposals to support Small Businesses following his Leaders Debate interview Chief Executive of the Forum, Ian Cass has issued the request commenting,...
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Forum of Private Business sets out its Election Agenda to support Business Growth
The Forum of Private Business is encouraging the future government to create conditions for an increase in business performance and productivity both in UK trading and exporting overseas. “A one percent increase in productivity achieved across the UK macro economy would add almost £20 billion to...
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Responding to the weekend’s cyber attack: The Forum’s top tips to protect your business
The Forum of Private Business has outlined their top tips for businesses in response to the weekend's cyber attacks. Experts are warning that there could be further ransomware cases this week after the worldwide global cyber attack that has affected hundreds of thousands of individuals and...