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New ‘Economy Watch’ survey shows small business confidence falling amid economic turmoil


8 December 2011

With a ‘double dip' recession a very real possibility, the Forum of Private Business has resurrected it's ‘Economy Watch' member panel survey a year after the previous report showed firms were seeing an upturn in orders and turnover yet struggling to make a profit.

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Taxman’s complex online processes just one reason the UK’s tax system is not fit for purpose, says business group


2 August 2011
HM Revenue & Customs's (HMRC's) inefficiencies revealed to Treasury sub-committee as research shows tax administration is the top red tape burden for SMEs.
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Restore trust in banks and give alternative funders a chance, says Forum following new SME lending figures


11 July 2011
The Forum of Private Business is responding to the release of the first quarterly finance monitor commissioned by the British Bankers' Association's (BBA's) Business Finance taskforce. More

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Banks and businesses must come together to boost economic growth, business leader tells summit
7 June 2011

Bring back traditional bank managers and increase competition
23 May 2011

Groups call on Government to give private lenders the same tax breaks as equity investors
21 March 2011

End Channel Islands VAT avoidance for good and plough money into boosting community investment, urges business group
21 March 2011

George Osborne addresses Doing Business Together project, bringing banks and businesses together
2 March 2011

Forum of Private Business CEO reacts to bank pledges to lend more to SMEs
9 February 2011

Winter freeze just one factor behind slump leaving economy on brink of ‘double dip’ recession, says business group
25 January 2011

Now banks must restore local lending powers to play their part in financing economic recovery, says business group
21 January 2011

Firms advised proper bookkeeping is essential to avoid £3,000 fine
13 January 2011

Small businesses blast utilities companies in new research
16 December 2010

Forum urges firms to prepare for January VAT rise
15 December 2010

Changes to Small Business Rate Relief could have sting in the tail, warns small firms' champion
26 November 2010

Leading brewer entered into late payment ‘Hall of Shame’
20 September 2010

Public sector should stick to 10-day payment target despite new European standard, says business group
16 September 2010

Lax security and payment complexity leaving small firms stung by credit card fraud
11 August 2010

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