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FSB reacts to new EU trade focus on small business
FSB reacts to new EU trade focus on small business Commenting on the European Commission’s publication of a new trade strategy, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “Today we welcome the European Commission’s new trade strategy which includes a dedicated...
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FSB reacts to Consumer Price Index
FSB reacts to Consumer Price Index Commenting on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which fell to -0.1% in September, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “These latest figures confirm there is no pressing need to raise interest rates. Inflationary pressures...
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FSB reacts to Treasury Committee inquiry on the EU
FSB reacts to Treasury Committee inquiry on the EU Commenting on today’s announcement that the Treasury Committee is launching an inquiry to look at the economic and financial costs and benefits of UK membership of the EU, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “We...
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FSB reacts to decision on UK interest rates
FSB reacts to decision on UK interest rates Commenting on the Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates on hold at 0.5%, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “There has been plenty of speculation in the last few months about the timing of the...
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FSB reacts to Prime Minister’s speech
FSB reacts to Prime Minister’s speech Commenting on Prime Minister David Cameron’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “The FSB is encouraged by the Prime Minister’s commitment to building...
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FSB welcomes Tesco’s improvement to payment practices
FSB welcomes Tesco’s improvement to payment practices Commenting on Tesco’s decision to move to standard payment terms across its supply chain, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “We are pleased to see Tesco has listened to our arguments, and made...
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The FSB reacts to the Chancellor’s conference speech
The FSB reacts to the Chancellor’s conference speech Following Chancellor George Osborne’s speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “The surprise announcement to allow councils to retain Business...
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Small firms expect to slow hiring and increase prices in response to National Living Wage, say FSB
Small firms expect to slow hiring and increase prices in response to National Living Wage, say FSB Following the announcement of a new National Living Wage for the over 25s, a survey of employers has found significant numbers of small firms concerned about the impact the new wage rate will have on...
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FSB reacts to EU plan for Capital Markets Union, stresses the need to deliver tangible benefits to small businesses
FSB reacts to EU plan for Capital Markets Union, stresses the need to deliver tangible benefits to small businesses Commenting on the European Commission publication of an action plan for the Capital Markets Union, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “We...
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FSB welcomes emerging cross-party consensus to help the self-employed
FSB welcomes emerging cross-party consensus to help the self-employed Commenting on the speech by Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn at the party’s conference in Brighton, John Allan, National Chairman for the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “The Labour Party says it’s looking for a...