Taskforce publishes SME finance proposals
Proposals to widen business access to new and alternative sources of finance have been published today by the independent Taskforce on non-bank... read more
17.03.2012 • By Falcon PR
2012 Budget Announced By HM Treasury 2012
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, today announced his Budget which maintains the Governments strategy to reduce the deficit,... read more
21.03.2012 • By Falcon PR
Department for Business response to European Commission state aid decision
Responding to todays European Commission state aid decision Postal Affairs Minister Norman Lamb said: We warmly welcome the European... read more
21.03.2012 • By Falcon PR
Government launches consultation on Above the Line Research and Development credit
The Government has today launched a consultation on an Above the Line (ATL) Research and Development (R&D) credit. The Government is committed to... read more
28.03.2012 • By Falcon PR
Number of apprenticeships continues to rise
New statistics published today show an increase in the number of people starting an apprenticeship. Provisional data shows that in the first half... read more
29.03.2012 • By Falcon PR
UK and Japan commit to greater collaboration on space
Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts will today sign an agreement with the Japanese Economy Minister Motohisa Furukawa for greater... read more
10.04.2012 • By Falcon PR
New mobile apps to help with record keeping
The software industry, after consultation with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), is producing simple record keeping mobile apps for small businesses.... read more
16.04.2012 • By Falcon PR
St Helens steel firm fined over worker's injuries
A St Helens steel manufacturer has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious injuries to his left hand when it was pulled into machinery.... read more
30.04.2012 • By Falcon PR
Enterprising students to discover new route to employment
A new Government led initiative to boost enterprise will see up to 4,000 entrepreneurial university students and graduates in England connecting... read more
21.05.2012 • By Falcon PR
Enterprise showcase gets royal seal of approval
Business Minister Mark Prisk is urging the UKs most innovative businesses to put their names forward for a prestigious award from Her Majesty The... read more
13.06.2012 • By Falcon PR
Search continues for retired teacher in Cyprus
A retired teacher aged 73 has been missing from her home in Cyprus near Paphos since Tuesday 19th 2012. Nancy Johnson is of a slight build weighing... read more
26.06.2012 • By Falcon PR
Kay review sets out measures to transform UK equity markets
Restoring relationships built on long term trust and confidence and realigning incentives across the investment chain should be the basis of a much... read more
23.07.2012 • By Falcon PR
Free support launched to boost small and medium sized business directors
A new series of free business support events, aimed at the owners of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), has been launched today in... read more
03.08.2012 • By Falcon PR
£100 million Government fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs
· UK Green Investments (UKGI) team, based in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, announces contracts to provide initial funding of... read more
06.08.2012 • By Falcon PR
Government joins forces with industry to tackle late payments
The Government has today reaffirmed its commitment to help improve the supply chain cashflow for UK firms by joining forces with small business... read more
16.08.2012 • By Falcon PR
Bowel cancer campaign gets celebrity backing
One in three people are embarrassed to talk to their doctor about poo even though having blood in poo is a key symptom of bowel cancer which can... read more
28.08.2012 • By Falcon PR
'Good' is the minimum standard Ofsted expects from schools in the UK
The Office for Standards in Education has today announced that a rating of 'Good' is the minimum requirement for schools to be deemed satisfactory... read more
03.09.2012 • By Falcon PR
Guardian Public Leaders Network supports government communicators
A new online space where public sector communications professionals can share information and best practice is to be launched by the Guardian... read more
12.09.2012 • By Guardian Public Leaders Network
Norstec network harness clean energy of northern seas to boost growth
Over forty organisations will today join forces to set out a long-term vision for the deployment of offshore wind in the northern seas and the... read more
04.10.2012 • By Falcon PR
Apprenticeship programme continues to grow strong
New statistics published today show a continued increase in the number of people taking up apprenticeships. The provisional data shows that for the... read more
11.10.2012 • By Falcon PR
Two Coastguard Rescue Officers Nominated For Pride of Britain Award
Two Coastguard Rescue Officers have been nominated for a national award after they helped save a teenager from drowning off the coast of... read more
16.10.2012 • By Falcon PR
Lloyds top ppi claims table again
The financial Ombudsman released their figures on ppi claims for the first 6 months on the year and we will discuss below some of the worst... read more
19.10.2012 • By Money and Me Claims
Chancellor should use £35bn QE windfall to boost economic growth
Commenting on the announcement recently (Friday) that the Bank of England will transfer the excess cash from its Quantitative Easing programme,... read more
12.11.2012 • By Falcon PR
Nick Clegg Announces reform allowing Dads & Mums equal parental leave rights
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has announced a radical reform which will allow fathers to play an increased role in raising their child at home... read more
14.11.2012 • By Falcon PR
How to Improve Business Mailing Productivity: A New Whitepaper from Neopost
Neopost releases new white paper explaining how today's intelligent mailing solutions can streamline business communication and improve business... read more
23.11.2012 • By Neopost
Moody's assigns definitive rating to COSCO Finance (2011) Limited's bonds
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a definitive A1 rating to the US$1,000,000,000 4.00% Credit Enhanced Bonds due 2022 issued by COSCO Finance... read more
03.12.2012 • By Falcon PR
David Cameron Announces Government Start-Up Loan Scheme Boost
David Cameron has announced an extra £30 million funding for the government loan scheme for Start-up businesses based in the UK. The boost will... read more
04.01.2013 • By Falcon PR
Government plans to give consumers more copyright freedom
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has today announced a range of changes aimed at increasing the freedom of use in relation to copyrighted... read more
20.12.2012 • By Falcon PR
Red tape costing homeowners £240 on 'Do It Your Self' jobs
Plans to scrap Government Red tape surrounding simple DIY jobs such as changing a plug socket will come into effect this April and will save... read more
02.01.2013 • By Falcon PR
Surrey helping to prop up UK economy
Surrey County Council is calling for targeted investment in the South East to accelerate the UK’s economic recovery, after new research revealed... read more
09.01.2013 • By Falcon PR
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