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Mixed reaction to Chancellor’s decision to cut duty on beer

The Chancellor’s decision to cut beer duty by 1p has been met with mixed reactions from those in the industry, with some arguing that it will provide the lift which the industry needs, while others have argued that the move doesn’t go far enough.

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New survey suggests UK economy could be back on track….but where exactly do SMEs fit in?

A new survey produced by the British Chambers of Commerce appears to indicate that the UK economy experienced improvement in the first quarter of 2013.

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How important is IT to your SME?

A new survey has placed an intriguing spotlight on the role that IT plays for SMEs in modern-day Britain, with the results suggesting that many companies may not be as reliant on technology as they may have initially thought.

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UK financial services sector enjoys a productive Q1 2013

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have both said that there may be hope yet for Britain’s economy. The OECD argued that the UK will swerve a triple-dip recession, while the BCC has argued that the first quarter of 2013 has seen key balances in the manufacturing and service sectors strengthened.

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Moorfields comments on further decline in the UK manufacturing and construction sectors

The UK manufacturing sector contracted once again in March, with poor weather and dwindling demand from the eurozone singled out as the key factors in the latest decline.

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