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Profits squeezed as orders rise

Manufacturing companies across the world are expecting their profit margins to narrow, even as demand for their goods increases. Tuesday, 7th September 2010

Consumers clueless about VAT rise

Shoppers know that VAT is set to go up, but have little idea when or by how much, finds a study. Thursday, 2nd September 2010

NI holiday scheme excludes deprived areas 

A government scheme to help new businesses save on national insurance will exclude companies in some of the UK’s most deprived areas. Thursday, 2nd September 2010

European companies target growth

Companies across Europe will be employing entrepreneurial, opportunistic tactics to get ahead in the coming year, according to research. Thursday, 26th August 2010

Interest rates to rise by year end

The Bank of England could be forced to raise its base rate before the end of the year in response to rising prices. Wednesday, 25th August 2010

New business lender to 'sidestep' banks

Funding Circle, an 'online marketplace' to facilitate lending to businesses, has attracted backing from Better Capital founder Jon Moulton. Monday, 16th August 2010

New watchdog for supermarkets

The government will set up a new body to rein in large retailers who 'abuse their power', consumer minister Edward Davey has announced. Thursday, 5th August 2010

North East 'most innovative region'

London may produce the most patents, but North East England generates more innovation relative to its population and resources, a study finds. Wednesday, 4th August 2010

Regional gap broadens

The economic gulf between London and the rest of the UK widened during the credit crunch, official data reveals. Thursday, 29th July 2010

Graduates turn to business

One in three students graduating this year or next has a business idea and plans to become an entrepreneur in the near future, according to a survey. Friday, 23rd July 2010

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