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Winter freeze just one factor behind slump leaving economy on brink of ‘double dip’ recession, says business group

The Forum of Private Business is reacting to today's shock GDP figures showing the economy shrank by 0.5% in the…

15 years ago

Cut duty on fuel if price stabiliser won’t work, Cameron urged

A small business support organisation is calling on the Government to cut fuel duty if its proposed 'fuel price stabiliser'…

15 years ago

Business chief warns of ‘challenging’ year ahead – but says swift tax and red tape reform could lift SME sector

The head of one of the UK's six main business groups has warned that smaller companies face a 'challenging' year…

15 years ago

Tax avoidance plans fail to address Channel Islands VAT loophole, warns business group

Government plans to clamp down on tax avoidance have missed out a Channel Islands VAT loophole costing the Treasury hundreds…

15 years ago

Forum urges small firms to avoid Christmas party pitfalls

A small business support organisation is urging employers to avoid the potential pitfalls of Christmas as the festive season gets…

15 years ago