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CMA tells banks to do more to support small businesses
CMA tells banks to do more to support small businesses The long-awaited final recommendations from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on changes to the retail banking sector are a promising s...
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FSB deeply concerned about RBS and Natwest warning on new charges
FSB deeply concerned about RBS and Natwest warning on new charges Responding to the news that Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Natwest are considering charging business customers to deposit money, Mik...
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FSB responds to record strength in job market
FSB responds to record strength in job market The latest UK jobs numbers show unemployment falling to 1.65 million, down by 54,000 from the previous period, with the unemployment rate now at 4.9%. Wage growth has risen slightly - with average earnings, including bonuses, up by 2.3%, a slightly raised...
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FSB sets out small business agenda for EU negotiations
FSB sets out small business agenda for EU negotiations The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is urging the Government to ensure economic stability at this time of uncertainty. FSB outlines key asks...
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Need for stability paramount for UK small business
Need for stability paramount for UK small business Responding to the announcement by the Prime Minister to resign and the decision by the UK to leave the EU, Mike Cherry, National Chairman at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The events of the last 24 hours have been momentous and...
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EU referendum campaigns fight to win small business vote
EU referendum campaigns fight to win small business vote With small businesses identified as a key swing vote in the coming EU referendum, both campaigns have today (Monday) gone head to head to make their pitch directly to small firms during a debate hosted by the Federation of Small Businesses. For...
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Small businesses bearing the brunt of cyber crime
Small businesses bearing the brunt of cyber crime A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that small firms are unfairly carrying the cost of cyber crime in an increasingly...
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Business Secretary Sajid Javid joins line-up for exclusive FSB global trade event
Business Secretary Sajid Javid joins line-up for exclusive FSB global trade event The Federation of Small Businesses is pleased to announce that the Secretary of State for Business, Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP will be speaking at our headline event during the International Festival of Business in Liverpool. FSB’s...
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FSB calls for investment in neglected rural roads
FSB calls for investment in neglected rural roads A new report by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) shows that half of all small firms think the UK’s roads and public transport system have deteriorated in recent years. Only one in 10 (10%) small business owners thought roads and public...
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Small firms spend four days per month battling red tape
FSB Press Release Embargoed until 00:01 Thursday 19th May 2016 Small firms spend four days per month battling red tape Over half of smaller business owners (55 per cent) say their company’s growth is being held back by the amount of time they have to dedicate to business administration,...