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Forum welcomes Tesco results...to a point
The Forum of Private Business, arguably one of Tesco's toughest critics, today welcomed the news that the supermarket has returned to profit, taking at face value their explanation that improved profitability is based on robust leadership and good business practices. The Forum will be writing...
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Forum reminds businesses about the changes due in April
The Forum of Private Business has taken the unusual step of reminding members and other businesses about changes that come into place in April. The key change, that has been widely reported, is the introduction of the National Living Wage which will take place from April 1 (depending on when the...
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Forum of Private Business expresses concern at Decentralisation of Business Rates proposal
Ahead of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee on the 22 March taking evidence on Business Rates, the Forum of Private Business is sounding a note of caution on the Budget proposal to pass control of Business Rates to Local Authorities. Ian Cass, the CEO of the Forum said, “In regard...
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‘Good moves on stability but more simplification please Chancellor ‘ says the Forum of Private Business
The Budget and the Business Tax Roadmap offered a unique opportunity for the Chancellor to reform the tax system, making tax less taxing for small businesses. Ian Cass, CEO of the Forum of Private Business said, “the disproportionate burden of tax and regulatory adherence for small businesses is...
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Forum of Private Business lobbies the Chancellor for a business friendly budget
The Forum of Private Business is calling on the Chancellor to focus on four key areas to support business when he delivers his budget on the 16 March, all aimed at growing the contribution from smaller companies to the overall UK economy. Ian Cass, the Chief Executive of the Forum commented, ‘ We...
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Forum of Private Business welcomes Government move to reduce Red Tape
The Forum of Private Business welcomes today's announcement by the Government of the merging of the Better Regulation Delivery Office and the National Measurement and Regulation Office with the intention of reducing the burden of regulation on small businesses. Ian Cass, Chief Executive...
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Pubcos need to take more care with the heritage and tradition of Britain's Pub culture.
In fact the name ‘Pubcos’ is a bit misleading, as they have no real interest in brewing or maintaining Britain’s pub heritage. Many are actually property companies plain and simple, whose estates are made up of public houses. The pub business model is not flawed, evidenced by the number of...
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Forum looking for an informed debate on Britain's EU membership
The Forum is urging for an informed debate on Britain's EU membership that will allow their members and other employers to make their choice based on the best evidence available. The organisation, which represents thousands of employers, will not take a side on this issue but will be looking...
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Forum enters Aggregate Industries into their Hall of Shame
The Forum formerly entered Aggregate Industries into their Hall of Shame at 10am today for their excessively long payment terms after a member reported that the company pays in 90 days. The construction materials provider, which can trace its heritage in the UK from the Ellis family, is now owned...
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Forum welcomes Government Response on the Protection of Small Businesses when Purchasing Goods and Services
The Forum welcomes the Government response to the Call for Evidence on the Protection of Small Businesses when Purchasing Goods and Services even though the response is to undertake further investigation before deciding if any further reforms are necessary. The Forum is concerned about a further...