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Accountants UHY Hacker Young have called on the Chancellor to reinstate a scheme providing tax breaks for large businesses buying minority shares in small, high-risk firms.
Government Work Programme targets are 'too ambitious'
The Government may have set the targets for the Work Programme too high, according the National Audit Office (NAO).
BIS pilots scheme for regional mediation networks
Regional mediation networks are the latest measure to be piloted by the Department for Business (BIS) as part of its efforts to reform the employment tribunal process.
Government postpones extension of parental leave
The extension of unpaid parental leave will be postponed for one year, the Government has confirmed, taking advantage of the one-year grace period applying to new European legislation.
Quarter of business owners consider rejoining workforce
A quarter of small and medium-sized business owners are considering re-entering the workforce as an employee, according to research by Aviva.
Professionals question the thinking behind 'Business In You'
The Government's latest web-based initiative to support and encourage start ups was launched by David Cameron last week.
Angel investment networks 'are not value for money'
Business angel investment networks provide "substandard" services and fail to connect business owners and investors following events, according to research by Imperial College London.
