Tax Backlash Prospect For Independent Shops

By Poppy Trowbridge, Business & Economics Correspondent Independent businesses could benefit from public uproar over low rates of corporation tax paid by global giants Starbucks, Amazon and Google, according to retail experts. The backlash...

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Catalans Back Pro-Independence Parties

Voters in Catalonia have overwhelmingly backed parties that favour breaking away from Spain, but the region's biggest party saw its majority in parliament fall. Artur Mas, the current Catalonia president and leader of the centre-right Covergence and...

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UBS Fined £29m Over London Rogue Trader

The City watchdog has fined the Swiss investment bank UBS £29.7m over the biggest fraud in British history. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) fined the bank for system and control failings within its corporate structure that allowed London rogue...

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VAT May Have To Rise To 25%, Warns IFS

Chancellor George Osborne may have to hike VAT to 25% as he continues his battle to restore Britain's economic health, analysts have suggested. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned struggling Britons could face yet more spending cuts and tax...

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UK Transport Projects 'Stuck In Slow Lane'

The British Chambers of Commerce says too many transport schemes crucial to business growth are being sidelined by the Government. Of 13 key projects identified as vital before the 2010 general election, just three are going ahead, with two having some...

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Aston Martin: Tractor Firm 'Among Bidders'

An Indian tractor firm could become the new co-owner of James Bond's favourite car-maker, Aston Martin. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has reportedly offered more than £250m for a stake of up to 50% in the sports car brand - exceeding a bid by an...

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Cyber Monday Looks To Eclipse Black Friday

This year's Cyber Monday is set to be the biggest online shopping day of the year for the third year in a row. According to research firm comScore, Americans are expected to spend $1.5bn (£937.1m), up 20% on last year, with retailers ramping up deals...

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Pinterest: Website 'Can Help Build Business'

By Christer Holloman, Author of The Social Media MBA The world's fastest-growing social network presents an opportunity for businesses to engage with their customers in an unique way, according to one of the site's most prolific users. Pinterest...

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Weather: Fears Over 'At Risk' Flood Insurance

Homeowners in flood-prone areas are at risk of losing insurance cover unless the Government steps in to help the industry, according to reports. The Times has reported that talks between ministers and insurance bosses over funding aid, which have progressed...

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New Bank Of England Governor Revealed

Mark Carney has been named as the new Bank of England governor, who will replace outgoing head Sir Mervyn King. The role of the governor is the most important unelected position in Britain, and is chosen by the Government. Mr Carney, a Canadian national,...

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