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A survey by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed that 56% of businesses back Government plans to introduce an automatic pension enrolment scheme to encourage more people to save for their retirement.
New R&D tax relief claim arrangement to become law in autumn
The Government has announced that from autumn this year it will abolish the need for small businesses to own any intellectual property resulting from research and development (R&D) before they can claim additional tax relief.
A third of businesses threatened with closure due to cash flow problems
A third of small firms faced cash flow problems so severe in the past two years that they almost went under, according to commercial finance provider IGF.
New figures show positive outlook for UK retail and manufacturing
Recent statistics have painted a positive outlook for both the retail and manufacturing sectors, showing an increase in retail sales and higher demand for UK-made goods.
Retail sales increase in July
Retail sales grew by 1.1% month on month in July, which is the fastest pace of growth seen since February, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Non-compliance with greenhouse gas rules threatens businesses, warns expert
Business owners could face financial penalties if they fail to adhere to EU rules on greenhouse gas emissions from air conditioning equipment, an expert has warned.
Libel reform could also create privacy law
The Ministry of Justice has hinted that the Government's planned libel reform could include the introduction of a privacy law, which may be in place by 2012.
