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UK businesses challenge German EU Presidency to deliver

Tuesday 26th December 2006

Government told to buy better to save taxpayers’ money

Wednesday 20th December 2006

Business condemns post office carnage

Thursday 14th December 2006

Multi-billion pound EU chemicals challenge is just beginning for small firms

Wednesday 13th December 2006

WEEE is a bitter-sweet relief for small businesses

Tuesday 12th December 2006

FSB says pension plans must be practical and affordable

Tuesday 12th December 2006

New Government Simplification Plans must deliver results, says FSB

Monday 11th December 2006

Business hails rethink on £37bn EU goods transport plan

Wednesday 6th December 2006

Business hails rethink on £37bn EU goods transport plan

Wednesday 6th December 2006

Businesses win some and lose some with the Pre-Budget Report

Wednesday 6th December 2006

Business comments on the Leitch Review on skills

Tuesday 5th December 2006

FSB welcomes proposed changes to planning laws

Tuesday 5th December 2006

Businesses demand a shake-up of postal services

Tuesday 5th December 2006

Eddington’s transport report puts UK economy at risk says FSB

Friday 1st December 2006

Business hails MEPs’ support for small firms

Friday 1st December 2006

Business calls for equal treatment from local authorities

Wednesday 29th November 2006

FSB says review of EU gold-plating does not go far enough

Tuesday 28th November 2006

FSB calls for common sense policy on business rates

Thursday 23rd November 2006

Don’t go soft on shoplifters, FSB tells Government

Saturday 18th November 2006

Business reacts to the Queen’s Speech

Wednesday 15th November 2006

Small firms need MEPs to get Europe working

Tuesday 14th November 2006

MEPs must vote out ‘crazy’ mercury law, says FSB

Monday 13th November 2006

New survey shows small firms made of strong stuff

Sunday 12th November 2006

Survey published Monday November 13th

Friday 10th November 2006

Working Time Directive talks collapse

Tuesday 7th November 2006

Working Time Directive surrender would cost jobs, says FSB

Monday 6th November 2006

British Small Business Champions 2007 launched

Friday 3rd November 2006

Size matters says FSB as it hits 200,000 members

Monday 30th October 2006

Small Business Service changes long overdue says FSB

Wednesday 25th October 2006

Business fears a mess over new EU entrants

Monday 23rd October 2006

FSB welcomes proposals to simplify business taxes

Wednesday 18th October 2006

FSB issues stark warning on identity fraud

Tuesday 17th October 2006

Business calls on education and skills sector to shape up

Monday 2nd October 2006

FSB lobbies political parties during conference season

Sunday 17th September 2006

FSB calls for practical application of electrical waste rules

Monday 24th July 2006

FSB welcomes decision to safeguard Sunday trading laws

Wednesday 5th July 2006

FSB welcomes new portal for public sector contracts

Monday 26th June 2006

FSB backs small business work experience for EU officials

Wednesday 31st May 2006

FSB welcomes debate on pensions

Wednesday 24th May 2006

FSB says 13 million employees relying on right pensions solution

Friday 19th May 2006

FSB shocked at OFT Chief’s lack of concern for UK firms

Monday 15th May 2006

FSB warns water companies on drought orders

Sunday 14th May 2006

FSB backs OFT referral of grocery market to Competition Commission

Monday 8th May 2006

National control over business rate levels must stay, says FSB

Sunday 7th May 2006

Firms warned to be flexible to avoid World Cup hangover

Sunday 30th April 2006

FSB backs ‘Shop Local First’ campaign

Thursday 27th April 2006

Water companies to put small firms out of business

Saturday 15th April 2006

Government told to keep the lights on for small firms

Wednesday 12th April 2006

FSB calls for defence of small shops on Sunday trading laws

Tuesday 11th April 2006

Deliver for business Council election candidates told

Sunday 9th April 2006

FSB presses for robust inquiry into grocery sector

Wednesday 5th April 2006

Growing problems with employment law hit small firms

Sunday 2nd April 2006

FSB warns Pensions Secretary to lay off small firms

Friday 24th March 2006

Small business response to Budget speech

Wednesday 22nd March 2006

Skills, red tape and crime are the main barriers to small business growth

Tuesday 21st March 2006

Simplify to succeed, FSB tells Chancellor

Tuesday 21st March 2006

FSB finalises conference line up

Monday 20th March 2006

FSB calls for rethink on National Pensions Day

Saturday 18th March 2006

FSB condemns European Court ruling

Friday 10th March 2006

OFT Supermarket probe welcomed by FSB

Thursday 9th March 2006

FSB questions local government’s commitment to small firms

Wednesday 8th March 2006

FSB says it’s time for a probe into supermarkets

Tuesday 7th March 2006

FSB calls on Chancellor to assist small firms’ growth

Monday 6th March 2006

FSB fears compensation rule change will hit businesses

Wednesday 1st March 2006

FSB applauds rural post offices decision

Friday 24th February 2006

Late payment still rife among UK plcs says FSB

Thursday 23rd February 2006

FSB joins call for small business friendly Olympics

Tuesday 21st February 2006

FSB sounds alarm over EU Court cases

Monday 20th February 2006

FSB calls for congestion charge changes to safeguard jobs

Friday 17th February 2006

EU Services vote welcomed by business

Thursday 16th February 2006

FSB calls on Government to act on Small Shops Report

Wednesday 15th February 2006

MEPs urged to back ‘Job Creation Directive’

Wednesday 15th February 2006

FSB support Bill designed to cut red tape

Wednesday 8th February 2006

FSB calls for Local Authority Business Growth Awards to be spent on supporting local firms

Wednesday 8th February 2006

Small business groups urge MEPs to dismiss ‘propaganda’ on Services Directive

Thursday 2nd February 2006

FSB calls for recognition of crime against business

Thursday 26th January 2006

FSB welcomes Government attempts to speed up motorway traffic

Wednesday 25th January 2006

FSB looks forward to Olympics boost for small firms

Tuesday 24th January 2006

FSB backs Government energy review

Monday 23rd January 2006

FSB welcomes new Competitiveness Commission

Monday 23rd January 2006

FSB attacks HMRC’s bullying tactics in family tax case

Thursday 19th January 2006

FSB alarmed at threat to post offices

Thursday 19th January 2006

Roads Service Must Ensure Business Community Is Informed About M1/Westlink Upgrade-FSB

Wednesday 18th January 2006

FSB Welcome Secretary of States Pledge over Mobile Phone Roaming

Monday 16th January 2006

FSB makes formal complaint over ‘offensive’ HM Revenue & Customs advert

Friday 6th January 2006

FSB calls for 2006 to be the year of delivery

Tuesday 3rd January 2006

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