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Absenteeism

Bad weather costs could run to billions 6 January 2010

Competitiveness

New technology & innovation centres 26 March 2010
Sussex 'Make you mark with a tenner' students set to make over £4,000 in one month 3 March 2010
DIUS is dead, BIS is born 8 June 2009
Boost to south east's sustainable competitiveness 1 January 2008
Tesco boss laments UK skills 12 September 2007
Late payers get even later 21 July 2007
Brighton's TV Companies receive global recognition 8 May 2007
Cut taxes – stark message from IoD 11 March 2007
Collaborate with Asia or be left behind 17 January 2007
CBI's New Year message puts Climate Change at top of agenda 8 January 2007
South East’s ability to compete slumps 8 October 2006

Debt

Have consumers learnt little from the credit crunch? 14 May 2010
UK government borrowing hits record high. 21 November 2009
Public sector net borrowing in August was below expectations at £16.1bn 18 September 2009
Cost of lending still too high 12 September 2009
Record budget deficit in May 20 June 2009
The Chancellor’s big Budget 21 April 2009
Late payment plus credit crunch equals disaster for SMEs 22 August 2008
How to beat the credit crunch - advice from an expert 14 June 2008
A nation in denial 5 June 2008
Trillion dollar cost of sub-prime 8 April 2008
Personal bankruptcies up but businesses down. 15 February 2008
Household income under pressure 4 February 2008
UK Debt burden increases 20 November 2007
Credit crunch won’t compromise Christmas 9 November 2007
UK population wealth increases 29 September 2007
High level 'sub prime' discussions. 16 September 2007
Feel sorry for bankers 9 September 2007
Consumers spend £45bn to keep up with the Joneses 26 August 2007
Personal debt levels exceed UK GDP 23 August 2007

Demographics

Brighton & Hove gets younger, Sussex gets older 11 August 2010

Disposable income

UK “wealth gap” widens; south east races ahead. 2 April 2010

Employment

Disability employment workshop 24 August 2010
New City Employment & Skills Plan to be produced 12 August 2010
Brighton & Hove gets younger, Sussex gets older 11 August 2010
Radical approach needed to grow cities like Brighton 10 June 2010
Popularity and sex increase Brighton & Hove population 31 May 2010
300 redundancies at Brighton call centre 22 May 2010
Business confidence in Sussex dips 20 April 2010
Bupa stays put in Brighton 14 March 2010
The Sussex Internship Programme 8 March 2010
Redundancy Support 29 January 2010
Are some of us just a bit too rich? 29 December 2009
Future Jobs Fund opportunity for employers 18 November 2009
220 job losses in the city 13 November 2009
Unemployment slows 14 October 2009
Adult Advancement & Careers Service (AACS) Event 1 October 2009
Brighton’s Domestic & General in 250 job expansion 29 September 2009
Private sector unemployment eases. Public sector set to get worse. 10 August 2009
Funding to create 350 jobs in the city. 31 July 2009
Citywide Apprenticeship Strategy out for consultation 29 July 2009
Youth unemployment problem 26 June 2009
Retail down in May 19 June 2009
Legal & General Job uncertainty 14 May 2009
Minister for the South East visits Economic Partnership 14 May 2009
Unfair dismissal claims rise sharply 24 April 2009
Big changes on handling discipline and grievances 26 March 2009
Graduates need more than a degree certificate 26 March 2009
City unemployment rate increased by over 700 in February 26 March 2009
Zavvi to disappear from the High Street 19 February 2009
UK enters the gates of recession 23 January 2009
Recession will be tough for Brighton & Hove’s young workers 10 January 2009
As possible redundancies loom – look for help 27 November 2008
Think Tank questions recipe for tackling unemployment 16 November 2008
Grim employment figures 12 November 2008
Long term jobless will not get help they need? 9 September 2008
3000+ jobs safeguarded with American Express decision 6 September 2008
Tackling worklessness is the focus of new consultation 11 August 2008
Unemployment increases 11 June 2008
Over 600 job losses too close for comfort 8 June 2008
The Brighton Factor: Why do students come here? 13 May 2008
New research shows the UK economy may be migrating north 12 May 2008
Lowest unemployment rate for 30 years 20 April 2008
The Incapacity Benefit issue 20 April 2008
Careers Development Group Job Fair 27 February 2008
Youth told "don't take benefits for granted" 22 February 2008
UK lagging in the 'skills race' 16 February 2008
New broom sweeps into Department of Work & Pensions 3 February 2008
Economic Partnership meeting focuses on the City Employment and Skills Plan (CESP) 18 January 2008
UK job market outlook - worst for a decade 28 December 2007
Brighton in top 10 UK cities for job growth 10 December 2007
Another new initiative to turn around disadvantaged areas 2 December 2007
Unemployed face losing benefits if they refuse training 29 November 2007
City Employment & Skills Plan (CESP) lays down daunting challenges 27 November 2007
Northern Rock – mercy killing imminent? 25 November 2007
Bank Holiday – just another working day? 27 August 2007
More young people should become apprentices 22 July 2007
Flexible employers will retain top talent 23 June 2007
Two people are needed to bring home the bacon 6 May 2007
The Freud Report 15 March 2007
School refusnicks may lose benefits 31 January 2007
UK unemployment - highest level in seven years 18 November 2006
Unskilled jobs – a thing of the past. 18 November 2006
Women Mean Business 2 October 2006
“78,000 job losses in retail” - British Retail Consortium 23 September 2006
A fair days work….. 23 September 2006
Kimberley Clark outsources 135 jobs 21 September 2006
Red Tape encourages growth of “single person” firms 2 September 2006

Global

UK Economy: Be prepared, be very prepared. 28 January 2010
Could Ireland be the first Euro domino to fall? 2 April 2009
Gordon gloomy over prospects for 2009 2 January 2009
Britain falls in economic league tables 7 December 2008
Global Summit success 16 November 2008
IMF gives dire “meltdown” warning 12 October 2008
America’s (second attempt at) bank bail out succeeds 4 October 2008
America’s bank bail out fails 29 September 2008
24 hours of credit crunch crisis turmoil 15 September 2008
Explore business opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa 17 July 2008
Global influence on trade 21 June 2008
OECD - "gloomy on growth but worst of credit crunch is over" 4 June 2008
UK tops sustainable business list 9 May 2008
Trillion dollar cost of sub-prime 8 April 2008
Bear Stearns - banking on disaster 16 March 2008
America arrives at the gates of recession 9 March 2008
Global Share price collapse 22 January 2008
UK balance of payments deficit proportionately more than USA 21 December 2007
High level 'sub prime' discussions. 16 September 2007
Sub-prime lending leads to Market yo-yo. 17 August 2007
Stock shock 4 March 2007
Collaborate with Asia or be left behind 17 January 2007
Stern Report - climate change role for councils 5 November 2006
Global warming – economic cost could be catastrophic. 28 October 2006
South East’s ability to compete slumps 8 October 2006
Business world’s ‘Top Guns’ to advise Gordon Brown 23 March 2006
Call Centre Operators shun India – too expensive! 12 March 2006
Global Oil War 14 January 2006
China has overtaken UK as 4th largest economy 15 December 2005
China targets high-tech jobs, India struggles with skills 14 October 2005
France vs UK: Protectionism vs globalisation? 5 July 2005
UK businesses top European rankings on ‘supergrowth’ 17 June 2005
Join Brighton & Hove’s Fairtrade movement 9 January 2005
Chief Economist paints rosy picture at Brighton event 9 October 2004

Inflation

UK inflation hits 19 year high 18 May 2010
Inflation increases more than expected. 20 April 2010
UK inflation rose to 3.5% in January, up from 2.9% in December. 16 February 2010
Record increase in UK inflation 20 January 2010
Mervyn King predicts a prolonged convalescence but the City is upbeat 13 May 2009
Business rates rise to be staggered over three years 24 April 2009
Inflation falls in March 21 April 2009
Inflation falls to zero or alternatively increases to 3.2%? 25 March 2009
Inflation falls 16 December 2008
UK inflation rises to 4.7% in August 16 September 2008
Inflation continues to rise 10 August 2008
Inflation continues to rise 15 July 2008
King’s grim forecast 20 June 2008
“Hard times ahead” – Mervyn King 15 May 2008
UK pay rises showing restraint 7 March 2008
Bank of England - outlook gets gloomier 26 February 2008
Trade deficit worsens 11 February 2008
Inflation pushes up pay 4 January 2008
Sofas send inflation tumbling, broccoli may force it back up! 15 August 2007
Inflation eases back 13 June 2007
Mervyn writes that letter 18 April 2007
Small rise in minimum wage 10 March 2007
Retail slumped in January 17 February 2007
Interest rate unchanged at 5.25% 9 February 2007
So is inflation 3% or 4.4%? 20 January 2007
Petrol and Tables & Chairs are to blame for inflation. 17 January 2007
Will the Governor be writing a letter? 14 January 2007

Insolvency

Brighton driving school saved after going into administration 21 February 2010
Despite high profile retail liquidations, businesses return to strength 28 November 2009
Insolvency rates stabilise 24 October 2009
Business failures at lowest rate since September 2008 2 October 2009
Companies ceasing to trade rise in quantity and quality 16 May 2009
UK enters the gates of recession 23 January 2009
Consumer confidence hits a new low 2 August 2008
Over 600 job losses too close for comfort 8 June 2008
Good news for leisure and retail sectors 6 October 2007
Sub prime contagion spreads to UK? 14 September 2007
Personal debt levels exceed UK GDP 23 August 2007
The Death of Savings. 30 June 2007
A nation in debt 19 May 2007
Record numbers become insolvent 4 May 2007
Corporate insolvencies fall but not so much in the south-east 17 April 2007
Poorest will never escape debt 2 February 2007
Business failures highest for a decade 6 January 2007
Bad debt for some is big business for others 14 December 2006
Business failure rate slows 26 October 2006
Brits are swimming in debt 28 September 2006
Rising debt and rising interest rates not a good recipe for retail 5 August 2006
Banks write off billions as bad debt soars 28 July 2006
Business failures still rising but not in the south east 22 July 2006
Business failures hit record high 29 April 2006
Debt misery continues to rise 14 April 2006
Culture of debt blights 2 million 1 April 2006
What now for retail in Brighton & Hove? 15 January 2006
Rise in business failures hits retail hardest 7 January 2006
UK Debt – over one trillion and rising 7 January 2006
Retail business bankruptcies predicted to rise by 23% 23 June 2005
UK Businesses gain stability 2 October 2004

Interest Rate

Double dip recession watch: GDP growth stronger than expected 30 August 2010
Bank loans to businesses down by £14.7bn 9 August 2009
Interest rates on hold 9 April 2009
Consumer spending. Not entirely straightforward. 8 February 2009
FSB Challenges Banks 15 November 2008
Interest rates slashed 6 November 2008
£50bn bailout for UK banking system as interest rates are cut 8 October 2008
Economy continues to weaken but people keep on shopping (apparently)! 23 August 2008
King’s grim forecast 20 June 2008
Consumer confidence badly dented. 30 May 2008
“Hard times ahead” – Mervyn King 15 May 2008
Interest rate cut to 5%. Will it make a difference? 12 April 2008
1 in 3 chance of UK recession 29 March 2008
Interest rates unchanged 6 March 2008
Trade deficit worsens 11 February 2008
Interest rate cut. More to come? 7 February 2008
Interest rate reduction welcomed by business 8 December 2007
Bank of England moves to avoid slump 8 December 2007
Consumer credit confidence rises despite higher finance costs 27 October 2007
High level 'sub prime' discussions. 16 September 2007
Retail industry calls for a cut in interest rates 8 September 2007
Business fears overkill if interest rates rise again 4 August 2007
Shoppers start to feel the pinch 24 July 2007
Interest rates continue upwards 5 July 2007
Bank will raise interest rates again 2 July 2007
UK household finances squeezed 24 June 2007
Housing market – a bubble about to burst. 6 May 2007

Local

Low Carbon Economy

What Vestas means for Brighton & Hove 31 July 2009
Transition Brighton & Hove - How will we shape our future economy? 9 March 2009
Transition Brighton & Hove - Building more Resilient Local Economies 26 February 2009
Being green in Brighton and Hove easier than ever 13 November 2008
Think your business is thinking green? 8 August 2008
Businesses back green measures despite economic conditions 30 May 2008

National

Double dip recession watch: GDP growth stronger than expected 30 August 2010
Government publishes business growth strategy 20 August 2010
Business confidence starts to return to the South East 2 July 2010
Businesses want to see national debt reduced 21 May 2010
UK Economy: Be prepared, be very prepared. 28 January 2010
Recession over; but what will the recovery look like? 26 January 2010
Business confidence returns 22 January 2010
Pre budget report 2009 12 December 2009
Economic Partnership gives the keynote address at VisitBrighton 2010 18 November 2009
Public sector net borrowing in August was below expectations at £16.1bn 18 September 2009
Bank loans to businesses down by £14.7bn 9 August 2009
The UK loses 2% of its total value as a country 7 August 2009
The agony & the irony. Recession figures worse than previously thought but it might be technically over. 1 July 2009
Three scenarios for the recovery 28 June 2009
State of the City address 26 June 2009
UK consumers optimistic for the future 5 June 2009
Credit Agency places a negative outlook on UK economy 22 May 2009
The Chancellor’s big Budget 21 April 2009
UK Christmas trade - a mixed picture. 6 January 2009
Gordon gloomy over prospects for 2009 2 January 2009
Economy shrinks dramatically. UK at the gates of recession. 26 October 2008
A summer best forgotten 6 September 2008
Chancellor chips in with bad news 30 August 2008
Economy continues to weaken but people keep on shopping (apparently)! 23 August 2008
Brighton bucks the coastal trend 17 July 2008
House price decline – why does it matter so much? 17 July 2008
Another prediction that UK will avoid recession 15 July 2008
Economic Partnership (BHEP) responds to Prosperous Places consultation 24 June 2008
King’s grim forecast 20 June 2008
Unemployment increases 11 June 2008
OECD - "gloomy on growth but worst of credit crunch is over" 4 June 2008
Consumer confidence badly dented. 30 May 2008
New research shows the UK economy may be migrating north 12 May 2008
Economic gloom reduces north/south divide 10 May 2008
Trillion dollar cost of sub-prime 8 April 2008
Mortgages get harder to find 3 April 2008
1 in 3 chance of UK recession 29 March 2008
Budget 2008 on Wednesday 8 March 2008
Bank of England - outlook gets gloomier 26 February 2008
January sales up but discount driven 17 February 2008
Trade deficit worsens 11 February 2008
Interest rate cut. More to come? 7 February 2008
Government needs to raise more cash 3 February 2008
Economic gloom ahead 3 January 2008
Northern Rock – mercy killing imminent? 25 November 2007
Enterprise strategy is "shot to pieces" - CBI 25 November 2007
Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) on Tuesday. What does it mean for the real world? 7 October 2007
UK population wealth increases 29 September 2007
Feel sorry for bankers 9 September 2007
Sub-prime lending leads to Market yo-yo. 17 August 2007
Shoppers start to feel the pinch 24 July 2007
The Death of Savings. 30 June 2007
Big Wig Business Council created 30 June 2007
UK household finances squeezed 24 June 2007
Internet sales continue to zoom 25 May 2007
Joining the dots: Economic Development and Climate Change 9 May 2007
Treasury hints at RDA reform 15 April 2007
Sunshine brings out the shoppers 12 April 2007
Small rise in minimum wage 10 March 2007
Unions warn of public pay showdown 4 March 2007
Interest rate unchanged at 5.25% 9 February 2007
Tough spending decisions ahead says Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). 31 January 2007
Will the Governor be writing a letter? 14 January 2007
CBI's New Year message puts Climate Change at top of agenda 8 January 2007
New Year resolutions to save the economy 1 January 2007
UK living standards in 2007 30 December 2006
UK unemployment - highest level in seven years 18 November 2006
New CBI chief says taxation is crippling business 9 September 2006
Clampdown on VAT registrations 31 August 2006
UK economy soars past £1,000bn 25 August 2006
Banks write off billions as bad debt soars 28 July 2006
Uk economy is looking brighter 18 June 2006
Unemployment highest for nearly 4 years 17 June 2006
British Chambers of Commerce says interest rate increase would damage business 20 May 2006
Carousel Fraud wipes billions off Treasury receipts 13 May 2006
Matalan to throw off its cheap image 7 May 2006
Retail didn’t hack it at Easter 22 April 2006
Smart shops can increase profits while sales fall 14 April 2006
Unemployment likely to be 1 million in three months 14 April 2006
Culture of debt blights 2 million 1 April 2006
Woolworths wobbles 31 March 2006
The retail turndown shows no signs of abating 26 March 2006
Business world’s ‘Top Guns’ to advise Gordon Brown 23 March 2006
No wonder consumers aren’t spending! 10 February 2006
Bill Gates last week, Greenspan this week 2 February 2006
Are Brighton businesses prepared for bird flu? 22 January 2006
Britons tighten their belts 21 January 2006
Legislation hasn’t improved late payment 19 January 2006
Business group calls for drop in interest rates 14 January 2006
2005 was a turbulent year for retail 7 January 2006
UK Debt – over one trillion and rising 7 January 2006
CBI sees 2006 as year of uncertainty 31 December 2005
Footfall on the high street well down on last year 24 December 2005
Canny retailers prepared for poor trade 17 December 2005
China has overtaken UK as 4th largest economy 15 December 2005
CBI is not impressed with pre-Budget report 10 December 2005
Margins tighten as recession bites 19 November 2005
Businesses disappointed to see interest rates remain at 4.5% 11 November 2005
Failing consumer confidence hits car sales 5 November 2005
Business failures on the rise and the South is suffering most 28 October 2005
Divided picture of UK economic growth. 22 October 2005
UK economy - hard times ahead. 15 October 2005
Rivers of blood on the high street 29 September 2005
UK becomes less productive and less competitive 17 September 2005
London’s Oxford Street shows desperation 15 September 2005
Retail continues its downward trend 4 September 2005
Business laments failure to reduce interest rates 9 July 2005
France vs UK: Protectionism vs globalisation? 5 July 2005
Retail business bankruptcies predicted to rise by 23% 23 June 2005
“Retail woes have only just begun” – Ernst & Young 19 June 2005
UK businesses top European rankings on ‘supergrowth’ 17 June 2005
Do we Buy British? …Or don’t we give a damn? 19 May 2005
Future of the south east questioned 9 May 2005
New labour government needs courage 7 May 2005
Election update 1 May 2005
Consumer spending picture darkens 28 April 2005
Is the minimum wage starting to bite? 26 March 2005
Political parties need to focus on business 12 March 2005
eb4u goes under the microscope 12 March 2005
CBI appeals to chancellor not to upset fragile economy 4 March 2005
High Street spending comes to a standstill. 20 February 2005

Pensions

FPB says keep retirement age 6 February 2010
More people say no to pensions 1 August 2009
A generation too poor to retire? 15 November 2008
Working till 70 could become the norm 10 June 2007
CBI's New Year message puts Climate Change at top of agenda 8 January 2007
How much do I need to retire? 21 December 2006
New pension scheme - delusional or inspirational? 13 December 2006
CBI urges help for small firms pension dilemma. 27 September 2006
Pensions White Paper has implications for all employers 29 May 2006
FSB warns Pensions Secretary to lay off small firms 26 March 2006
We still expect to retire at 65 17 December 2005
Pension burden turns towards employers 16 December 2004

Productivity

Builders are back in businesses 24 July 2010
Will the world cup increase or decrease productivity? 2 July 2010
2009 UK economic growth better than previously thought 27 February 2010
Tough times ahead for Councils? 26 June 2009
Snow costs almost £1bn 2 February 2009
Buyers cutting back due to rising costs 27 June 2008
Tesco boss laments UK skills 12 September 2007
Bank Holiday – just another working day? 27 August 2007
More young people should become apprentices 22 July 2007
England’s cities are thriving 11 March 2006
Public sector blamed for UK productivity decline 25 February 2006
Chancellor gets advice from Bill Gates on productivity 28 January 2006
Lack of innovation stymies UK productivity 22 January 2006
UK productivity slumps 24 December 2005
Inland Revenue – cynical manoeuvre? 5 November 2005
UK productivity barely improving 30 September 2005

Recession

Double dip recession watch: Markets take fright over economic data 12 August 2010
Small businesses still not getting bank loans 8 August 2010
Retail creates 22,000 new jobs and 500 new stores 31 July 2010
Builders are back in businesses 24 July 2010
Recession spawns 1000 new businesses every day 18 July 2010
Double dip recession watch: OBR does and doesn't warn of double dip risk. 14 July 2010
Double Dip Recession watch: service industry slows 11 July 2010
Business confidence starts to return to the South East 2 July 2010
Business confidence takes another dent 12 June 2010
BRC fears VAT hike will cost jobs 28 May 2010
300 redundancies at Brighton call centre 22 May 2010
Consumer confidence is creeping back but debt continues to rise 14 May 2010
Business confidence in Sussex dips 20 April 2010
Snow proves to be a major disruption for retail 12 March 2010
2009 UK economic growth better than previously thought 27 February 2010
Brighton driving school saved after going into administration 21 February 2010
Retails sales worst for 15 years 13 February 2010
Shop vacancies are not just about recession 13 February 2010
Retailers hold prices in check 6 February 2010
Will tourism industry suffer as consumers cut back? 6 February 2010
Global economy wobbles as markets fear double dip 5 February 2010
Make sure your business is leading the recovery 30 January 2010
Redundancy Support 29 January 2010
UK Economy: Be prepared, be very prepared. 28 January 2010
Recession over; but what will the recovery look like? 26 January 2010
Consumer confidence up...but is it enough to keep on shopping? 23 January 2010
Business confidence returns 22 January 2010
Record increase in UK inflation 20 January 2010
Recovery must be export led. 18 January 2010
Christmas retail sales figures 17 January 2010
Bad weather halves shoppers to the city centre 22 December 2009
Sales down; retailers upbeat but will snow depress sales even more? 18 December 2009
Unemployment looking better than expected 17 December 2009
Pre budget report 2009 12 December 2009
Did the weather wash away November retail sales? 8 December 2009
Leave no department untouched 6 December 2009
Threshers goes into administration 28 November 2009
Borders goes under 27 November 2009
UK government borrowing hits record high. 21 November 2009
Economic Partnership gives the keynote address at VisitBrighton 2010 18 November 2009
220 job losses in the city 13 November 2009
Will falling prices attract shoppers? 6 November 2009
Will consumer confidence be back on track in time for Christmas? 31 October 2009
No end to the recession 24 October 2009
Are consumers venturing back onto the high street? 16 October 2009
RBS pushes business loans 14 October 2009
Unemployment slows 14 October 2009
A gloomy Christmas predicted for UK retailers 10 October 2009
UK retail vacancy rates predicted to rise. 8 October 2009
Surprises on the high street 29 September 2009
Public sector net borrowing in August was below expectations at £16.1bn 18 September 2009
Retailers need to prepare for tough times ahead 12 September 2009
Signs that the UK economy is coming out of recession. 11 September 2009
Unique Brighton businesses unite for a fashion extravaganza 7 September 2009
House prices rise 27 August 2009
Recession over bar the shouting? 24 August 2009
Big increase in unfair dismissal claims 23 August 2009
Concern grows over youth unemployment 22 August 2009
Regional Minister urges businesses to exercise their right to defer taxes 21 August 2009
Unemployment still rising 15 August 2009
Hopes are up for retail 15 August 2009
Slow recovery predicted for UK hotel group. Penny a room blunder doesn't help! 15 August 2009
Bank loans to businesses down by £14.7bn 9 August 2009
The UK loses 2% of its total value as a country 7 August 2009
Recession takes its toll on UK retail 31 July 2009
Funding to create 350 jobs in the city. 31 July 2009
City receipts – a 10 year windfall that has ended? 29 July 2009
UK recession continues 24 July 2009
Diversity needed for retailers to survive. 22 July 2009
Pubs close at record rate. 22 July 2009
Jobless figures rocket 18 July 2009
Innovating Together: Building businesses in 2009 and beyond 15 July 2009
Businesses sleepwalking into H1N1 flu epidemic 14 July 2009
House prices stuck in a slump? 14 July 2009
The agony & the irony. Recession figures worse than previously thought but it might be technically over. 1 July 2009
Three scenarios for the recovery 28 June 2009
State of the City address 26 June 2009
Youth unemployment problem 26 June 2009
Negative Equity and unemployment – a lethal combination 26 June 2009
Labour Party coming to Brighton 26 June 2009
Tough times ahead for Councils? 26 June 2009
Record budget deficit in May 20 June 2009
Retail down in May 19 June 2009
Preparing for the upturn 7 June 2009
UK consumers optimistic for the future 5 June 2009
Don’t Get Burnt! ‘Protecting the city from the heat of recession’conference 28 May 2009
Dangers of over-hyping the recession - Experian 23 May 2009
Credit Agency places a negative outlook on UK economy 22 May 2009
Companies ceasing to trade rise in quantity and quality 16 May 2009
Legal & General Job uncertainty 14 May 2009
Mervyn King predicts a prolonged convalescence but the City is upbeat 13 May 2009
Inflation falls in March 21 April 2009
The Chancellor’s big Budget 21 April 2009
Grounds for cautious hopefulness 18 April 2009
Ghost towns to be avoided at all costs 18 April 2009
VAT cut seems to have worked 12 April 2009
Interest rates on hold 9 April 2009
Sussex University wins cash to help local businesses 9 April 2009
...Another reason to be cheerful 6 April 2009
Reasons to be cheerful 4 April 2009
Could Ireland be the first Euro domino to fall? 2 April 2009
Brighton bucks all the trends 1 April 2009
Support mounts to save popular Brighton Theatre 28 March 2009
Shopping and Eating Out Guide Introduces New Features to Beat the Recession 28 March 2009
City unemployment rate increased by over 700 in February 26 March 2009
Government spending needs to be targeted now – Mervyn King 25 March 2009
SMEs need to see rates fall not rise 21 March 2009
Business failures rise 21 March 2009
Leading Brighton attraction in peril 13 March 2009
Footfall takes a tumble 13 March 2009
Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce - How to succeed in a recession - creating strategies for success 11 March 2009
Cash flow is slowing 7 March 2009
Jobs and salaries falling fast 7 March 2009
Business Lifebelt – a lifeline for retailers 1 March 2009
It's a middle class recession 1 March 2009
Recession brings good news for commuters 1 March 2009
Struggling retailers shed jobs 21 February 2009
2008 home repossessions not as bad as expected 20 February 2009
Zavvi to disappear from the High Street 19 February 2009
Consumer spending. Not entirely straightforward. 8 February 2009
Snow costs almost £1bn 2 February 2009
Retailers have never felt so insecure 1 February 2009
Business Link breeds confidence 31 January 2009
Supermarkets reign supreme 24 January 2009
Is the UK going bankrupt? 24 January 2009
UK enters the gates of recession 23 January 2009
British businesses lose confidence 16 January 2009
The ups and downs of retail (continued) 16 January 2009
Sales up and down across different retail chains 15 January 2009
Economic Research Institute predicts big fall in GDP in the last quarter of 2008. 10 January 2009
How will Brighton fare in the recession? 9 January 2009
Brighton Visitor card launched to increase visitor and local spend in the city 8 January 2009
Oil - a flickering light on the horizon of recession? 6 January 2009
Don't give up on climate change during recession 5 January 2009
Gordon gloomy over prospects for 2009 2 January 2009
Are attempts to kick start the economy failing? 27 December 2008
Zavvi succumbs to the recession 24 December 2008
Life can wait 20 December 2008
Now's the time to buy local 15 December 2008
Fund to help small businesses beat the recession 7 December 2008
The Pier goes into administration 6 December 2008
Not every industry is in the doldrums 5 December 2008
Woolworths. When did it all go wrong? 29 November 2008
As possible redundancies loom – look for help 27 November 2008
Pre Budget Report to help small business 27 November 2008
Woolworths to sell high street shops 22 November 2008
Calls for a cut in VAT rate 9 November 2008
Company liquidations increase 8 November 2008
Council announce "Recession relief" package for businesses 7 November 2008
Interest rates slashed 6 November 2008
New South East Economic Delivery Council to be formed 30 October 2008
Economy shrinks dramatically. UK at the gates of recession. 26 October 2008
How did we get into this mess 25 October 2008
Government help for small businesses in the recession 23 October 2008
FBP welcomes Government help for SMEs 19 October 2008
Supermarkets still riding high 18 October 2008
IMF gives dire “meltdown” warning 12 October 2008
£50bn bailout for UK banking system as interest rates are cut 8 October 2008
Integra Builders – victim of the economic downturn 8 October 2008
America’s (second attempt at) bank bail out succeeds 4 October 2008
America’s bank bail out fails 29 September 2008
24 hours of credit crunch crisis turmoil 15 September 2008
When costs are rising is it wise to cut prices? 13 September 2008
A summer best forgotten 6 September 2008
Chancellor chips in with bad news 30 August 2008
Economy continues to weaken but people keep on shopping (apparently)! 23 August 2008
Consumer confidence hits a new low 2 August 2008
Redundancies - wield the axe with caution 27 July 2008
Pay rises may mean job cuts 16 July 2008
We haven't hit the bottom yet warns FPB 16 July 2008
Another prediction that UK will avoid recession 15 July 2008
Reasons to be cheerful- recession is not inevitable 13 July 2008
Never trust a poll 12 July 2008
Bringing on the recession 14 June 2008
OECD - "gloomy on growth but worst of credit crunch is over" 4 June 2008
Consumer confidence badly dented. 30 May 2008
Experian predicts a fall in urban jeeps 17 May 2008
“Hard times ahead” – Mervyn King 15 May 2008
Retailers need to prepare for a cut in shopper spending 19 April 2008
Trillion dollar cost of sub-prime 8 April 2008
1 in 3 chance of UK recession 29 March 2008
America arrives at the gates of recession 9 March 2008
Global Share price collapse 22 January 2008

Regional Economy

Business confidence in Sussex dips 20 April 2010
Business confidence returns 22 January 2010
Economic update for the south east: October 2009 13 November 2009
Business organisations support beleaguered RDAs 29 September 2009
Companies urged to compete for 2012 business 19 December 2008
New South East Economic Delivery Council to be formed 30 October 2008
Economic Partnership (BHEP) responds to Prosperous Places consultation 24 June 2008
Joining the dots: Economic Development and Climate Change 9 May 2007
South East’s ability to compete slumps 8 October 2006

Taxation

PM pledges to support UK tourism in all its guises 19 August 2010
BRC fears VAT hike will cost jobs 28 May 2010
Effect of CGT changes on housing hinges on definition of “business asset”. 14 May 2010
Give more to charity this Christmas – don't choose a chugger 28 November 2009
Poor retail sales to continue 29 August 2009
The Business Rate Supplement Bill 8 July 2009
Business Rate Supplements (BRS) will not be subject to a vote 19 June 2009
Environmentalists claim tax rise confirms government lack of interest in renewable energy 17 May 2009
Budget 2009 22 April 2009
VAT cut seems to have worked 12 April 2009
Largest UBR rise for 18 years next week 26 March 2009
Parking taxes cause outrage 13 March 2009
Get a 50% reduction on your Uniform Business Rates 18 January 2009
Supplementary Business Rates (SBR) under scrutiny 16 January 2009
Calls for a cut in VAT rate 9 November 2008
Tax rebate to benefit millions 1 September 2008
Government advisor pans empty property rate change 26 August 2008
SMEs missing out on £200 million 23 August 2008
SMEs to claim £80 million in tax credits 15 August 2008
Fuel duty hike unnecessary says FPB 31 May 2008
FSB appeals to Chancellor not to be greedy with oil tax 17 May 2008
Is the Marquis of Granby turning in his grave? 3 May 2008
Budget 2008 - no surprises in a bleak, bleak landscape 13 March 2008
Household income under pressure 4 February 2008
Capital Gains Tax(CGT)concessions 24 January 2008
Brighton & Hove Economic Partnership (BHEP) response to LABGI consultation 11 December 2007
FSB welcomes Treasury Select Committee comments on CGT 30 November 2007
Enterprise strategy is "shot to pieces" - CBI 25 November 2007
Arctic Systems victory for small firms 26 July 2007
FSB tells Government to get its act together on taxation 19 May 2007
Cut taxes – stark message from IoD 11 March 2007
City gets just over £636,000 windfall from business growth scheme 2 March 2007
Tough spending decisions ahead says Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). 31 January 2007
Are taxes deterring house sales and increasing prices? 14 October 2006
The Lanes Business Network supports "Say No to Bed Tax" Petition 13 October 2006
OECD Report - the UK is very taxing 12 October 2006
Chancellor told not to tinker with UBR 8 October 2006
Conservatives launch seaside campaign against proposed Tax on Tourism 1 August 2006
Carousel Fraud wipes billions off Treasury receipts 13 May 2006
Blow for Inland Revenue over husband and wife remuneration 17 December 2005
M&S tax case victory (?) 15 December 2005
Inland Revenue – cynical manoeuvre? 5 November 2005
New labour government needs courage 7 May 2005
Arctic Systems decision chills SMEs 28 April 2005
Local Authority Business Growth Incentive Scheme (LABGI) 7 February 2005
FSB wants Chancellor to make taxation simpler for SMEs 26 November 2004
Retailers need to batten down the hatches 10 November 2004
Small retailers may not have to pay the full increase in business rates 6 November 2004
CBI issues profit warning for UK business 31 October 2004
Brighton Uniform Business Rates Increases 15 October 2004
Tax bill blow for family-run firms 2 October 2004

The Budget

What will the budget do for retail? 27 June 2010
Forum welcomes key small business Budget victories 27 June 2010
Reaction to the 2010 Budget 26 June 2010
Business confidence takes another dent 12 June 2010
Effect of CGT changes on housing hinges on definition of “business asset”. 14 May 2010
Budget good news for Gaming 30 March 2010
Key victories for SMEs in Budget 25 March 2010
Budget 2010: "the toughest for decades". 24 March 2010
SMEs not bothered about the budget 23 March 2010
"Budget should seek to increase employment not taxation" - FPB 19 March 2010
Pre budget report 2009 12 December 2009
Leave no department untouched 6 December 2009
UK government borrowing hits record high. 21 November 2009
Record budget deficit in May 20 June 2009
Enhanced capital allowances are no use to SMEs if they can't borrow - FPB 16 May 2009
Budget 2009 22 April 2009
The Chancellor’s big Budget 21 April 2009
Pre Budget Report to help small business 27 November 2008
FSB appeals to Chancellor not to be greedy with oil tax 17 May 2008
Budget 2008 - no surprises in a bleak, bleak landscape 13 March 2008
Budget 2008 on Wednesday 8 March 2008
Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) - so that's what it means for the real world 11 October 2007
FSB tells Government to get its act together on taxation 19 May 2007
2007 Budget - a mixture of pain and gain 22 March 2007
Cut taxes – stark message from IoD 11 March 2007
How can the Chacellor help small business? 11 March 2006

Wages

"Restraint on minimum wage needed to save jobs" - BRC 10 October 2009
Brighton comes 28th in the list of top UK salaries per taxpayer. 20 April 2009
Low numbers of high earners in the city 3 July 2008

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