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Forum calls on Anna Soubry to apologise for the Pubs Code Fiasco
The British Pub Confederation, which includes the Forum of Private Business, have concluded that the £1.6 million cost of the Pub Adjudicator's office, which was designed to resolve disputes between licensees and pub operating companies is a complete waste of money. The Confederation have highlighted...
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Forum responds to CMA report on retail banking
In response to the publication of the CMA report into the banks, Ian Cass, Chief Executive of the Forum of Private Business commented: "The Forum of Private Business welcomes the recommendations of the Competition and Markets Authority report into Retail Banking. Transparency and fairness are...
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Forum demands detail on the deregulation from both sides of the EU debate
With 40 days to go before the polling booths open, the Forum of Private Business is calling for both sides of the EU debate provide some details on deregulation so that business owners can decide whether being in or out of Europe will be beneficial for themselves and their business. According to the...
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Forum warns BIS committee not to bottle it when questioning the new Pub Code Adjudicator
Just 8 days into his job as New Pub Code Adjudicator Mr Paul Newby, is to be questioned by a BIS select committee, after the British Pub Confederation, the Forum and others questioned his impartiality. "We welcome his appearance in front of the committee as many of our members from the hospitality...
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50 days to go until the vote and still a need for balanced information on EU argues the Forum
With 50 days to go before the Europe vote the Forum of Private business is disappointed in the response to its request for balanced information to put in front of its members and help them reach a well informed decision before the vote on the 23rd June. As a result, businesses are being left to educate...
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Traditional business crime continues to fall, but there are worrying indicators in the latest government statistics
The latest business crime statistics have highlighted how crime has changed and how it is likely to continue to change in the future, as the information and communication sector experienced the lowest rate of ‘traditional’ crime but the highest rate of online crime across all sectors. The sector...
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Forum responds to CMA report into supermarket unfair practices
Ian Cass, the Chief executive of the Forum of Private business has welcomed the findings from the Competitions and Market Authority into unfair practices by the supermarkets. Ian stated "our members regularly refer to the need for a level playing field, so transparency and fairness is one of...
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Firms such as Argos should look at small firm innovation not pressurising their supply chain
Following the mediocre results at Argos and the continuing troubles at British Home Stores, the Forum is arguing that the focus for reinvigorating the high street should be set around new smaller innovative retailers rather than the large traditional high street brands. In contrast to BHS, 49% of...
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Forum cautiously welcomes the consultation on “non-compete” clauses
The Forum of Private Business welcomes the consultation on clauses that stop employees moving to a competitor of their current employer, so long as they ultimately protect our members businesses. The Forum would however, like the consultation framed within a wider review on how regulation can be changed...
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Forum encourages Government to recognise to costs of employing for small businesses
Referring to the disappointing employment numbers, Ian Cass said, Today's numbers clearly show that conditions remain difficult for businesses looking to grow. While the government expresses a wish for UK business to be more productive, they need to recognise that the new Living Wage and the...