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• 18 Nov 2009 CEBR expects further output fall in 2010
  The Centre for Economics and Business Research has predicted a strong fourth quarter of 2009 but for UK output to dip once more in the new year.

• 12 Nov 2009 Public confidence rising over economy
  A new study has indicated that the British public are increasingly confident about the state of the economy.

• 10 Nov 2009 Economist says UK experiencing market recovery
  The economy is almost certainly recovering, according to one finance expert.

• 10 Nov 2009 Tax guide highlights benefits of donating
  The government has launched a new guide highlighting the potential tax benefits for firms which donate money to charity.

• 06 Nov 2009 Bank confirms quantitative easing extension
  The Bank of England has held interest rates once more but extended its quantitative easing programme by £25 billion.

• 02 Nov 2009 Economist expects quantitative easing extension
  A leading economist has predicted an increase to the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme.

• 28 Oct 2009 Social networking sites causing productivity drain
  UK firms are losing an estimated £1.38 billion per year due to their employees spending time on social networking sites, it has been reported.

• 28 Oct 2009 Private firms concerned about tax regime
  The majority of UK private businesses are concerned about stability of the domestic tax regime, claiming it fails to support their activities.

• 27 Oct 2009 Economist shock at GDP figures
  A leading economist has described the UK's latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures as "terrible".

• 22 Oct 2009 Firms set to review balance sheet practises
  Many firms are set to alter their balance sheet practises in response to the global economic downturn, it has been reported.

• 16 Oct 2009 Business Link offers Royal Mail strike advice for businesses
  Firms seeking to avoid losses during the expected Royal Mail strikes have been offered advice by Business Link.

• 14 Oct 2009 BCC urges firms to continue combating recession
  The British Chambers of Commerce says a sustained economic recovery is by no means guaranteed for the UK as yet.

• 12 Oct 2009 Firms urged to embrace flexible working
  More businesses should be considering how they and their staff can benefit from flexible working schemes, it has been claimed.

• 09 Oct 2009 No action from Bank ahead of inflation report
  Once again, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has held interest rates at 0.5 per cent.

• 08 Oct 2009 CEBR says interest rates will be frozen until 2011
  Interest rates are unlikely to rise above their current level of 0.5 per cent until 2011, according to the Centre for Economic and Business Research, it has been claimed.

• 01 Oct 2009 BRC calls for restraint in minimum wage rises
  Caution has been urged over changes to the minimum wage after Gordon Brown committed to increase it annually for the next five years.

• 29 Sep 2009 BCC calls for economic stimulus commitment
  The government must commit to its economic stimulus programme, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.

• 24 Sep 2009 G20 summit to focus on global economic recovery
  The latest G20 summit, which commences today, will seek to focus on ways to continue the recovery of the global economic recovery.

• 24 Sep 2009 CBI concern over economic prospects
  The Confederation of British Industry has predicted a tough time for the UK economy next year.

• 23 Sep 2009 Firms warned over approach to BPM
  Business process management should not simply be used to reduce costs, it has been reported.

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