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Plumbing and carpentry will save 'rotten' education system, says entrepreneur

2012-01-31 15:59 - 341 reads

As the government announces it will axe subjects such as nail technology from school league tables, one entrepreneur has called for greater recognition of traditional trades.

Commission recommends banking system shake-up

2011-04-11 17:35 - 1549 reads

The retail and investment arms of UK banks should be separated to protect taxpayers and businesses from a future financial crisis, the Independent Commission on Banking has said.

Spending Review 'an emergency call to the private sector'

2010-10-20 14:33 - 1217 reads

Charlie Mullins, founder, Pimlico Plumbers

The Comprehensive Spending Review represents an emergency call to private businesses to rescue the economy, an entrepreneur has claimed.

Emergency Budget 2010: VAT rise is a no-brainer, says entrepreneur

2010-06-22 14:15 - 1814 reads

The 2.5% increase in VAT is a move which had to happen, entrepreneur Charlie Mullins has claimed.

Make Sir Terry Leahy 'minister for entrepreneurs', says plumbing boss

2010-06-08 16:54 - 1441 reads

Outgoing Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy should work for the government as an ambassador for entrepreneurs, it has been claimed.

Charlie Mullins on Budget 2010: I'll believe it when I see it

2010-03-24 17:30 - 1542 reads

In an exclusive article, Charlie Mullins, founder of Pimlico Plumbers and star of TV's The Secret Millionaire, gives his view on the 2010 Budget.

The Pitch is back: Get involved in 2010's search for Britain's best new business

2010-03-03 11:30 - 2157 reads

The UK's most competitive search for exciting new businesses has returned!

Pulling a sickie: Inventive excuses for missing work

2010-02-09 09:50 - 3286 reads

One entrepreneur reveals his list of the most bizarre employee excuses for not making it into work.

No end of recession celebration, says entrepreneur

2010-01-26 10:49 - 1516 reads - 2 comments

As new figures show the UK has limped out of the recession, one entrepreneur has claimed it is still not time to celebrate.

Video: The Pitch 2009 - The winner's story

2010-01-20 15:42 - 1994 reads

How entrepreneur Anthony Lau became the winner of The Pitch 2009, BusinessZone.co.uk's £50,000 competition for entrepreneurs.

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