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Pre-election Budget will spring few tax surprises

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

WHAT is the point of a spring Budget when, post general election, we can expect the incoming government to produce another meatier Budget, probably in June?

The spring Budget, almost by default, can have no teeth.

The government is fearful of tackling contentiou...

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Clarke is the city's top tip for Chancellor

Thursday, March 11, 2010

RUSHCLIFFE MP Ken Clarke was named as the best man to be the next Chancellor by London's financial and business community today. Mr Clarke, currently...

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Credit card fraud down in East Midlands

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

CREDIT card fraud fell by 21% in the East Midlands last year. It cost the region £18.9m, down from £23.8m the previous year. The figures...

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Chamber's Cowcher warns of possible double-dip recession

Friday, March 05, 2010

NOTTS business leaders say the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates at an historic low of 0.5% is no surprise given a "fragile" economy...

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Don't blame banks for failed firms, says RBS man

Thursday, March 04, 2010

THE MAN who heads lending to small firms at The Royal Bank of Scotland has mounted a stout defence of how much cash it is actually handing out. Peter...

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My Week: Katrina Atherton, A-Star Media

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Sunday: I catch up with friends' weekend antics on Twitter and Facebook and then head to the cinema to watch Avatar. It's a must see just if only for...

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Notts business leaders issue election wish-list

Saturday, February 27, 2010

NOTTS business leaders have warned politicians they must take decisive action to promote growth amid an economy that is "barely limping towards...

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Letting agents' start is exceeding expectations

Friday, February 26, 2010

A LETTING agent has opened its doors. Base Lettings And Management Ltd specialises in residential properties. It opened in January at 453 High Street,...

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Make mayday call to city's supernanny

Friday, February 26, 2010

WITH the new arrival safely tucked in the car seat and the midwife waving goodbye from the hospital door, the proud parents are bursting with...

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Boss enjoys bustle of being at the sharp end

Friday, February 26, 2010

BOSSES across Lincoln- shire went "back to the floor" to mark national Apprenticeship Week. Senior personnel from organisations in the public and...

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