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FSB reacts to Consumer Price Index
FSB reacts to Consumer Price Index Commenting on today’s fall in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year to June, now at 0.0%, John Allan, National Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, said: “Today’s small drop in inflation, along with the recent decision to keep interest rates...
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FSB holds talks to assess the growth potential in the North
FSB holds talks to assess the growth potential in the North The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is calling for greater efforts to rebalance the economy away from London and the South East to ensure the vision of a prosperous Northern Powerhouse becomes a reality. A series of policy events...
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Unlocking productivity key to small business growth, say FSB
Unlocking productivity key to small business growth, say FSB Following the publication of the Treasury productivity report: ‘Fixing the foundations: Creating a more prosperous nation’, John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: “The UK faces a large and longstanding...
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Interest rate stability is welcomed by small firms, says FSB
Interest rate stability is welcomed by small firms, says FSB Responding to the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to hold interest rates at 0.5%, John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses, said: "Small firms are still assessing the impact of yesterday’s...
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Budget is a potentially challenging, mixed bag for business, says FSB
FSB Comment Issue date: Wednesday 08 July 2015 Budget is a potentially challenging, mixed bag for business, says FSB The Chancellor is right to continue to focus on the budget deficit reduction and has made some tough decisions to reach his goals. For businesses, the Budget contained a mixed...
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Small Businesses need a say over changes to Sunday trading
Small Businesses need a say over changes to Sunday trading Following the announcement of possible changes to Sunday trading laws, John Allan, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses said: “The FSB remains concerned about the impact of any change to Sunday trading rules on smaller retailers....
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Energy review finally recognises business concerns, says FSB
Energy review finally recognises business concerns, says FSB CMA energy market investigation announced in its summary that small businesses are deterred, impeded and discouraged from saving on huge energy bills. Commenting on the findings of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following...
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Turning up the heat – FSB publishes guidance for businesses
Turning up the heat – FSB publishes guidance for businesses The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) released (today) its guidance to help businesses overcome the challenges as temperatures reach record levels. While the hot weather can be beneficial for many businesses’ profits, employers...
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FSB and CBI present a unified business voice
FSB and CBI present a unified business voice For the first time the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) are joining forces to deliver a united message: big and small businesses - the reality is collaboration not conflict. The UK economy’s continued...
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No more delays for airport expansion, says FSB
No more delays for airport expansion, says FSB The Airports Commission led by Sir Howard Davies today recommended Heathrow airport expansion. It’s now up to the politicians to deliver it. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) submitted the views of our membership into the Airports Commission...