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Economy

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Growth ambition lacking for mid-sized businesses

Companies are confident about economic outlook but hesitant to invest in growth, according to a study.

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Important that fruits of recovery are shared by all, says Vince Cable

Business secretary Vince Cable has outlined plans to improve the employment status of British workers in what he describes as giving the 'silent minority' the same rights and security as the majority.

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Business creation grows in every region of the UK

Each region of the UK posted an increase in the amount of businesses within the £2.5 million to £100 million revenue band during the last year, new figures show.

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Surge in business creation results in SMEs contributing 48 per cent of private sector turnover

A total of 102,000 private sector businesses have been created during the last year in the UK.

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UK services sector posts encouraging start-of-the-year figures

Incoming new work has contributed to the fastest growth seen in the UK services sector for over half a year, new figures show.

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BVCA sets out framework for growth recovery road map

Tackling youth employment and cutting regulation are amongst the suggestions for stimulating growth set out by the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs worth £130,000 a year to UK economy, but more SMEs needed

An influx of small and medium-sized enterprises are needed to bring the UK economy back to pre-recession standards, according to new research.

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Most SME stakeholders concerned about the economic climate

Business managers have little faith in a recovery over the next year.

Opinion

Growth – Elusive, evaded and needed

There is no short-term solution to achieving growth, but more debt is not the answer.

News

Government needs to do more, and faster says IoD

A lack of confidence in the strength of the UK economy is causing business leaders to hold back on investment.

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TUC calls on government to rebalance economy

The UK economy is too reliant on the financial services sector and the government must seek to rebalance it, according to the Trades Union Congress (TUC). 

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Local businesses worth double internet economy

British people spend £88 a week at pubs, newsagents and other local businesses, adding up to £218 billion a year, new research finds.