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What is the true extent of ‘gold-plating’ of EU law?
10/06/2013
The Institute of Directors today (Monday) releases a new report, The Midas Touch, which reveals how EU directives have been ‘gold-plated’ during translation into UK law, creating unnecessary additional burdens for businesses.
Commuters curb their lifestyle to offset rising transport costs
10/06/2013
Penny-pinched commuters are struggling to keep up with a rise in transport costs, a PwC survey out today (Monday) reveals, with many making sweeping changes to their lifestyles.
Who us the least confident about their job security?
10/06/2013
Workers aged between 45 and 54 are consistently the least confident about their job security, according to the latest findings from Legal & General’s Job Security Index.
VAT 'maze' hinders small businesses operating outside home market
10/06/2013
Small businesses in the UK and across the European Union are being excluded from operating on a cross-border basis because the VAT system in the UK and other member states is so complicated, says the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Entrepreneurs still look to recruit at home and abroad
10/06/2013
Despite tough economic times, the world’s leading entrepreneurs have shown remarkable resilience and continue to be positive about their future recruitment plans.
Growth rate halves for UK law firms
10/06/2013
The UK’s top 100 law firms have seen their annual growth rate fall to less than half the rate seen last year, according to business advisory firm, Deloitte.
Taxpayer should benefit from RBS and Lloyds sale
10/06/2013
A new report from Policy Exchange has suggested that when the government sells their stakes in RBS and Lloyds no risk shares should be offered to millions of taxpayers.
Why are managers pressured to behave unethically at work?
10/06/2013
Over three fifths (63%) of managers have been expected to behave unethically at some point in their career, according to research published today (Monday) by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) and Business in the Community (BITC).
Entrepreneurs urged to drive change in the banking arena
10/06/2013
Founder and former Chairman of Metro Bank Anthony Thomson has called for more entrepreneurs to drive change in the banking arena.
Working mums would take pay cut for a better work-life balance
09/06/2013
According to a new study, more than half of working mums would take a pay cut for a job which offered them an improved work-life balance – proving that even in these difficult economic times, when it comes to work, it’s not all about the money.
