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VAT and capital gains hikes ‘top of agenda’ for new government

VAT and capital gains hikes ‘top of agenda’ for new government

Rises in VAT and capital gains taxes are “top of the agenda” for the Budget, due on March 24, according to accountancy and financial services group Smith & Williamson.

Business drowning in £80bn of red tape, says IoD

Business drowning in £80bn of red tape, says IoD

British business loses £80billion every year tackling government red tape – the equivalent of the entire economic output of oil-rich Kuwait – according to a study by the Institute of Directors.

Video: Bristol retail leaders discuss the city’s future

Video: Bristol retail leaders discuss the city’s future

Bristol City Council leader Barbara Janke has met leaders of the city’s retail sector at Cabot Circus to discuss how the future fares.

Fears for economic growth after business survey

Fears for economic growth after business survey

Confidence is slowly returning to many parts of the South West economy, but only one in 10 businesses aim to invest more in their firms in the next 12 months, according to a national business survey.

£10m grant to deliver thousands of hi-tech jobs for Bristol

£10m grant to deliver thousands of hi-tech jobs for Bristol

The government is to spend an extra £10million to speed up completion of a much-anticipated science park, expected to bring thousands of jobs to Bristol.

Internet breaks through to take top spot for job ads

Internet breaks through to take top spot for job ads

More jobs are advertised online than through other media for the first time, according to new research out today.

Recession may be over, but SMEs still expect to shed jobs

Recession may be over, but SMEs still expect to shed jobs

The number of small- and medium-sized businesses in the South West who have had to make job cuts has risen in the past six months – and more expect to shed staff in the coming half-year.

Bankruptcies expected to get worse after record levels

Bankruptcies expected to get worse after record levels

The number of personal insolvencies could rise even further in the coming 12 months from the record levels revealed in new figures for 2009, according to Bristol-based experts.

Video: Chief economist warns of gloomy times ahead

Video: Chief economist warns of gloomy times ahead

The chief economist of the Institute of Directors has warned of a “glum” two years ahead for the economy, saying there was a real possibility of a double dip back into recession.

Chancellor’s report was a ‘wasted opportunity’ for Britain

Chancellor’s report was a ‘wasted opportunity’ for Britain

The Chancellor’s Pre-Budget Report was “incredibly disappointing” and a “wasted opportunity”, according to one of Bristol’s leading economic analysts.

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