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Taxman to target firms who avoid debts using pre-pack administrations
Tax officials have been given new powers to tackle rogue directors who avoid Crown debts by using controversial pre-pack administrations.
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Industry chiefs demand 'vision' for UK economy in 2030
Britain faces further decline compared with its international peers if the Government does not act to set out its priorities for industry, leaders from the sector have warned.
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Tax relief boost for 'armchair' investors in small firms
'Armchair Dragons' may soon be able to benefit from tax breaks that are normally reserved for wealthy investors.
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Content & Calm to tackle US after surviving Dragons' Den
A gamble on Dragons' Den has paid off for children's product designer Solvej Biddle. But is her business, Content & Calm, ready to take on America?
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FTSE 100 set to miss women on boards targets
FTSE 100 companies will fail to meet Lord Davies' targets for getting more women on boards, almost one year after they were introduced, a headhunter has warned.
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John Timpson: You are never too experienced to stop learning
Straight-talking, common sense from the front line with John Timpson.
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Steel City son David Richards stands out from Silicon crowd with a 'Made in Sheffield' twist
What do football manager Neil Warnock, crooner Tony Christie, and an obscure Californian software business all have in common? Strangely, they've all used the "Made in Sheffield" marque to help sell their wares.
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SMEs hit as bank lending slides
Bank lending is set to fall for the first time in three years, hitting businesses and consumers, according to research.
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Sale of the century for anyone prepared to back business
Investors should add the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme to their portfolio of bonds and shares.
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Taxman calls a halt to spot checks for small businesses
Tax officials have agreed to suspend a controversial scheme which sees small businesses subjected to spot checks of their paperwork and fines of up to £3,000 for keeping 'poor trading records'.
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Bank of England's Posen attacks banks for failing to deliver value for economy
Taxpayers are getting a bad deal from Britain's banks as lenders are failing to help the economy, Bank of England rate-setter Adam Posen has said.
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Balfour Beatty workers vote to strike - again
Construction workers at Balfour Beatty have voted to strike for a second time in a long-running row over pay and conditions.
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UAE Business Thought Exchange: C4L
C4L MD Matt Hawkins is inspired to expand into the Middle East following his Thought Exchange to the UAE.
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UAE Business Thought Exchange: Clipper Ventures
Clipper Ventures COO Jeremy Knight found his Thought Exchange in the UAE insightful.
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UAE Business Thought Exchange: Aspinal of London
Aspinal of London director Keith Watson says the UAE has a structure supportive to trade.
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UAE Business Thought Exchange: Reliance Fibres
Reliance Fibres CEO Pankaj Chowdhary is likely to include the UAE in the company's expansion process.
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UAE Business Thought Exchange: Waterlogic
Steve Harrison, the Chief Financial Officer at Waterlogic, found opportunities to find a UAE business partner.
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Drink problems in workplace 'ignored'
Alcohol Concern has warned FTSE 250 companies are burying their head in the sand over drinking problems among workers.
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Companies unclear about calls for more transparency
As the furore over bankers' bonuses drives calls for greater boardroom transparency, a major new report reveals some confusion over what it means to be open and clear.
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Workers' pay restraint 'easing'
Unions have welcomed new pay figures which suggest that workers' wage restraint is easing - but warn salaries for ordinary staff are still trailing far behind inflation.
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