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14 May 2008
BoE's King 'the nice decade is behind us'
Due to economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off until further notice.

14 May 2008
Retailers express concern at failure to consult for Business Rate Supplements
Reacting to the Government's Draft Legislative Programme, published today (Wednesday), the British Retail Consortium (BRC) expressed concern that the details of the Government's proposals for Business Rate Supplements will not be subject to proper consultation before the Bill is introduced in the autumn.

14 May 2008
Less packaging or more food storage info? When green issues collide
Sometimes it's not easy being a supermarket. By Nick Morgan

14 May 2008
Restaurant chains back on the menu for some investors
Despite some early worries in January about the effects the economic downturn would have on trading at restaurant chains the past week has seen strong performances from two major listed players that has given some re-assurance to the City that those operators with differentiated offers can continue to attract punters. By Glynn Davis

14 May 2008
Shake-up of workers' rights could backfire, warns FPB
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is concerned that government proposals to overhaul UK workers' rights could backfire, creating serious staffing problems for many small businesses.