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Pension contribution tax relief plans to be amended

Posted On: Tuesday, 07 July 2009

A measure limiting how much tax relief people can claim on their pension contributions has been changed by the government.

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CBI proposes alternative to redundancy

Posted On: Monday, 06 July 2009

A radical alternative to laying off staff could see workers, whose firms are suffering a fall in demand, paid to remain at home.

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Employment rules most 'expensive' for small firms

Posted On: Monday, 06 July 2009

Complying with employment law is the costliest bureaucratic burden faced by small firms, a new survey has claimed.

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Consumer advocate should be truly 'independent'

Posted On: Friday, 03 July 2009

Government plans to create the post of a consumer advocate tasked with co-ordinating efforts to educate consumers on their rights have been given a cautious welcome.

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New tax raising powers for local authorities 'worrying'

Posted On: Friday, 03 July 2009

A leading business group has described new powers that will enable local authorities to charge additional rates as “deeply worrying”.

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