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• 20 Nov 2009 Accounting fraud a growing threat to UK firms
  Accounting fraud is the fastest growing economic crime threat faced by organisations today, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers.

• 16 Nov 2009 CML reports September mortgage rise
  The Council of Mortgage Lenders has reported a third successive monthly rise in lending.

• 06 Nov 2009 PMI index offers positive services outlook
  New figures indicate that the UK services sector is on the road to recovery.

• 23 Oct 2009 PwC calls for UK budget deficit to be trimmed
  Government action is needed on debt before the UK sees its pensions crisis worsen, it has been claimed.

• 21 Oct 2009 CML reports increase in house buyer activity
  The Council of Mortgage Lenders has reported a rise in borrowing for September 2009.

• 08 Oct 2009 London still the top business location in Europe
  A new poll has indicated that London remains the best location in Europe to base a business.

• 11 Sep 2009 TUC calls for commitment to tackling joblessness
  Despite positive reports about the state of the UK employment market, the government must commit to measures designed to tackle joblessness, it has been claimed.

• 26 Aug 2009 Firms urged to provide pension information to employees
  Employees should be kept up to date with pension developments, it has been claimed.

• 24 Aug 2009 FMB concern over construction industry support
  The Federation of Master Builders claims the government is holding back construction industry's recovery.

• 24 Aug 2009 CBI reports services sector improvement
  The services sector has seen an improvement in conditions over the past month, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

• 21 Aug 2009 CML reports rise in mortgage lending
  Mortgage lending rose by 26 per cent during July on a gross basis, it has been reported.

• 18 Aug 2009 Study warns of pension scheme closures
  A new study indicates that half of all private sector final salary pension schemes could close by 2012.

• 12 Aug 2009 Expert says green shoots must be nurtured in housing market
  Service providers in the housing market must exercise greater caution in order to nurture and sustain a recovery in the housing market, it has been claimed.

• 11 Aug 2009 Businesses could face rising bribery risks
  KPMG Forensics claims firms are taking risks when it comes to corruption and bribery.

• 05 Aug 2009 Law firms warned to comply with client screening obligations
  Law firms must comply with regulations requiring them to screen new and existing clients, not least for their own benefit, it has been suggested.

• 29 Jul 2009 Outlook positive for housing sector
  Conditions for buyers and homeowners are improving, meaning the number of completed property transactions could be set to rise, it has been claimed.

• 24 Jul 2009 BBA reports increase in mortgage volumes
  High street mortgage lending rose to a 15-month high during June 2009, according to the British Bankers' Association.

• 17 Jul 2009 Continued falls expected in commercial property
  Commercial property values will continue to fall over the course of this year, despite the worst of the recession being experienced, it has been suggested.

• 13 Jul 2009 Cautious optimism in construction sector
  Some positive signs are being seen in the construction sector although it remains to be seen whether or not they will be short lived, it has been claimed.

• 06 Jul 2009 BSA reports improved lending climate
  The Building Societies Association says some signs of improvement in the lending market have been seen.

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