Commercial insurance
Mary Portas calls for collaborative approach to town centres
13/12/2011
Government unveils plans to improve business regulation
08/12/2011
Small businesses 'will benefit if tax system is reformed'
07/12/2011
Call for full consultation on UK pub sector
06/12/2011
Health and safety implementation 'needs to improve'
05/12/2011
Employment tribunals overhaul 'much needed'
30/11/2011
The importance of professional indemnity insurance
30/11/2011
Economic uncertainty 'major concern for UK SMEs'
30/11/2011
Charities, contributions and Christmas appeals
29/11/2011
Retailers get ready for Christmas shopping season
29/11/2011
Government unveils plans to tackle unfair pub industry practices
28/11/2011
Property prices 'will increase substantially in next ten years'
25/11/2011
Vans 'should be taken better care of'
23/11/2011
Government announces planned ban on accident referral fees
09/09/2011
Companies 'failing to take out e-crime insurance'
07/09/2011
Business security 'placed at risk by routine'
04/08/2011
Professional indemnity insurance may become more important for advisory professionals
29/07/2011
British retailers facing 'difficult months ahead'
29/07/2011
Good customer service important in retaining business
28/07/2011
SMEs 'continuing to face red tape'
27/07/2011
Approach to combating fraud 'differs between public and private sectors'
19/07/2011
Businesses 'placing themselves at health and safety risk'
18/07/2011
Small businesses 'struggling with late payments'
05/07/2011
Eateries urged to enhance hygiene standards
05/07/2011
UK businesses hiring more people as candidate pool increases
04/07/2011
New bribery laws come into force in UK
01/07/2011
UK fatal workplace injury rate falls
30/06/2011
Call for Europe-wide system for legal contracts
22/06/2011
Online sales gain as high street declines
17/06/2011
New rights for SMEs to safeguard IP
15/06/2011
Hospitality industry 'struggles particularly with red tape'
14/06/2011
Company documents 'placed at risk by relaxed data policies'
10/06/2011
Simplified accounting rules 'will benefit small firms'
07/06/2011
Banks 'need to increase lending to recruitment SMEs'
27/05/2011
"Yellow tape" warning for small businesses
25/05/2011
First aid 'may be difference between life and death'
23/05/2011
Firms 'need to pay more attention to internal data security'
09/05/2011
Entrepreneurs 'should be prepared for rejection'
09/05/2011
Businesses told to expect 'another tough few years'
06/05/2011
Consumer spending tipped to drop this year
05/05/2011
UK firms 'becoming more worried about debts'
03/05/2011
Firms urged to implement health and safety training strategies
27/04/2011
Manufacturers issued with slips and trips advice
20/04/2011
Firms 'tempted to under invest in security'
19/04/2011
UK firms 'deserve quick and efficient employment tribunal system'
18/04/2011
First week attracts thousands of red tape suggestions
15/04/2011
Government increases funding for flood response teams
14/04/2011
New roadmap for low-carbon HGV strategy published
11/04/2011
Government launches Red Tape challenge
08/04/2011
Climate change 'makes business insurance more important'
08/04/2011
Agency workers 'failing to take out personal insurance'
07/04/2011
Companies 'concerned about labour legislation impact'
06/04/2011
Slight rise recorded in UK retail growth
04/04/2011
Minister unveils plans to reform civil litigation system
01/04/2011
CCTV 'can guard against internal theft'
30/03/2011
New plans unveiled for community action to tackle crime
29/03/2011
Firms 'placed at risk by poor continuity planning'
23/03/2011
Government announces plans to tackle business red tape
21/03/2011
Employers 'have no effective protection against false claims'
09/03/2011
Severe winter weather highlights importance of business continuity
07/03/2011
Number of older workers 'on the increase'
04/03/2011
Changes to employment tribunal system may boost hiring
03/03/2011
Celebrations planning underway for Royal Wedding
03/03/2011
Health and safety - a pressing concern
03/03/2011
Tradespeople 'need to improve tax accounting'
03/03/2011
Accessing insurance 'an issue for exporters'
10/02/2011
Firms urged to instigate business continuity planning
09/02/2011
UK economic climate remains challenging for firms
08/02/2011
Rising numbers of cases could increase tribunal risk
03/02/2011
Employers urged to engage with staff during redundancies
02/02/2011
Welcome for government employment tribunals reform plans
28/01/2011
Employers 'failing to learn from incidents'
27/01/2011
Employers urged to communicate with staff over pay and jobs
24/01/2011
Warning issued over falling SME confidence
19/01/2011
Criticism over government approach to scrapping retirement age
14/01/2011
Government unveils licensing plans for royal wedding
13/01/2011
Small firms 'may suffer from VAT rise'
11/01/2011
UK employers 'call for tribunal system overhaul'
06/01/2011
Carry out health and safety checks in workplaces
04/01/2011
Snow and cold weather 'may pose danger to firms'
04/01/2011
UK employees 'more aware of rights'
24/12/2010
Businesses urged to minimise risk of disruption
23/12/2010
British workers 'embarrassed about making claims'
21/12/2010
Some UK small firms 'on the breadline'
15/12/2010
Unemployed Britons 'should consider becoming entrepreneurs'
14/12/2010
Firms 'should take stress and depression seriously'
09/12/2010
Business warned about corporate snooping risk
08/12/2010
UK businesses 'should ensure compliance with Equality Act'
03/12/2010
Firms and homes urged to guard against burst pipes
29/11/2010
Employers urged to watch staff post-redundancies
24/11/2010
Small businesses 'should guard against crime'
23/11/2010
Employees may be under additional stress in age of austerity
22/11/2010
Small firms 'seeking finance from pawnbrokers'
18/11/2010
Businesses 'hampered by employment law red tape'
09/11/2010
Employers and staff urged to focus on health and safety
08/11/2010
Half of UK workplaces 'never had health and safety check'
04/11/2010
Small firms 'may struggle with auto-enrolment'
28/10/2010
Companies warned of publishing scams
26/10/2010
Banks 'need to improve availability of finance'
26/10/2010
Continued strong tenant demand forecast
25/10/2010
Public spending cuts 'could lead to health and safety problems'
25/10/2010
UK firms 'concerned about regulatory burden'
22/10/2010
UK business administrations declining
20/10/2010
Small firms 'should not be penalised for posting tax returns'
13/10/2010
Government exercise to test flood preparedness
06/10/2010
Equality Act 'may cause some confusion and frustration'
04/10/2010
Employers advised of responsibility to manage stress
22/09/2010
Small businesses 'could benefit from NI holiday'
16/09/2010
Recession 'drives up employment tribunals'
15/09/2010
Crime against small firms 'costing £3,000'
10/09/2010
Labour 'helped to close 3.5k pubs'
01/09/2010
SMEs unable to access finance face "serious consequences"
23/08/2010
Insurance industry 'is healthy with a good reputation'
20/08/2010
Most common compensation claims 'for falls at work'
18/08/2010
Expert calls for greater entrepreneur support
10/08/2010
New measures unveiled to slash business red tape
06/08/2010
ABI urges government to commit to flood defences
30/07/2010
Additional powers highlight importance of data protection
30/07/2010
Increases in pub sales result from summer sun
29/07/2010
SMEs 'need a stable tax regime'
22/07/2010
UK companies' net rate of return dips
20/07/2010
Bad management 'causing majority of insolvencies'
16/07/2010
Increase in UK employment tribunals seen
13/07/2010
HSE resources 'should be protected during cuts'
08/07/2010
UK firms 'could find new opportunities in the east'
01/07/2010
Firms warned of "false economy" security cuts risk
28/06/2010
UK motor trade 'witnessing improving conditions'
28/06/2010
VAT rise 'will be passed on by SMEs'
24/06/2010
Flood products 'being tested to assess effectiveness'
23/06/2010
Businesses 'need to be aware of EU VAT changes'
21/06/2010
Small firms urged to maintain cashflow during recovery
18/06/2010
Export markets 'could provide way of expanding SMEs'
07/06/2010
Vince Cable unveils action plan to reduce red tape
02/06/2010
Regulatory burden 'restricting small retailers' growth'
28/05/2010
Warm weather and tourism may increase marine craft trips
28/05/2010
New government plans to reduce red tape
28/05/2010
Red tape 'costing UK firms £88.3 billion'
26/05/2010
Experts welcome clarification of corporate manslaughter rules
19/05/2010
Firms 'can reduce costs with wellbeing initiatives'
14/05/2010
Insure events during preparations for festival season
10/05/2010
Quarter of commercial insurance products for SMEs are web-based, survey says
04/05/2010
Small firms 'need more assistance to survive'
30/04/2010
Local pubs 'vital to community life'
22/04/2010
Volcano 'could cost UK companies £3m per day'
20/04/2010
Companies warned about Bribery Act ramifications
20/04/2010
SMEs 'facing increasing late payments problem'
15/04/2010
Employers advised to comply with fire guidance
14/04/2010
Record paid out in trade credit cover claims
13/04/2010
Steep increase forecast in employment tribunals
09/04/2010
Cumbria recovering from 2009 floods
29/03/2010
Firms advised to get to grips with UK employment regulations
24/03/2010
Business start-ups 'should launch now'
24/03/2010
Liability insurance news: Fine issued after employees fall
23/03/2010
Small firms warned about data protection risks
18/03/2010
Cold winter 'cost UK SMEs £7bn'
18/03/2010
Overseas trucks often "accidents waiting to happen"
12/03/2010
Equality bill legislation 'will cover vegans and Scientologists'
10/03/2010
Retailers advised to be aware of 'localisation trend'
08/03/2010
Small firms warned about blacklisting change
03/03/2010
Insurance for business news: Effective management needed to minimise fleet mistakes
26/02/2010
Tower crane scheme given green light
23/02/2010
'More work needed' to stop weather hurting business
22/02/2010
Concerns raised about liability bureau plans
19/02/2010
New pint glass design 'may reduce injury'
10/02/2010
Insolvency rates decline in Q4
09/02/2010
Recession 'pushes up incidents of identity fraud'
04/02/2010
Business leaders express concern about new bill
29/01/2010
High-earners warned about tax changes
29/01/2010
Event cover may be needed when licensing law changes come in
29/01/2010
Firms warned of possible changes to agency workers rules
22/01/2010
Employers 'risking prosecution over lack of motor insurance'
19/01/2010
Weather disruption highlights need for business continuity
19/01/2010
Entrepreneurs 'leaving businesses vulnerable'
14/01/2010
Freezing weather 'could cost small firms billions'
08/01/2010
Insurance body highlights importance of continuity planning
05/01/2010
Small venues to be exempt from live music licensing
04/01/2010
Weather risks to businesses highlighted
04/01/2010
New safety rules for coaches and buses
04/01/2010
Sharp rise in FSA fines during 2009
31/12/2009
Record Boxing Day sales reported
30/12/2009
2010 'could be a tough year'
22/12/2009
Warning over potential Christmas losses for UK firms
15/12/2009
New plans 'to cut red tape for licensees'
11/12/2009
Call for workplace health and safety action in Wales
08/12/2009
UK small businesses offered Christmas security advice
04/12/2009
SMEs 'deemed at greater risk of credit defaulting'
27/11/2009
Company liquidations 'result in 164k job losses'
26/11/2009
ABI issues advice following floods
26/11/2009
New fund to assist flood-affected SMEs
23/11/2009
Government unveils bankruptcy revamp
19/11/2009
Employer fined for failing to take out cover
17/11/2009
Firms urged to maintain heating systems
12/11/2009
Small businesses alerted to benefits of D&O insurance
12/11/2009
Fall recorded in business insolvencies
11/11/2009
OFT clears pubs over competition complaint
23/10/2009
EAT announcement 'may increase dispute payouts'
16/10/2009
UK corporate insolvencies rate 'slows'
15/10/2009
UK SMEs urged to exploit European markets
13/10/2009
Managers and staff 'best at workplace safety'
09/10/2009
Bosses urged not to become complacent
07/10/2009
'Many lives saved' by UK health and safety legislation
06/10/2009
Recovery forecast in 2010 for commercial property
01/10/2009
IT continuity 'increasingly important to businesses'
25/09/2009
Call for liability extension to motor compensation rules
25/09/2009
SME owners 'worried about late payment'
22/09/2009
New helpline aims to protect vulnerable employees
22/09/2009
EU ruling 'could raise cost of sickness leave'
18/09/2009
Small firms 'struggling with employment legislation'
17/09/2009
UK care funding needs "urgent action"
11/09/2009
UK real ale industry 'thriving'
11/09/2009
CVAs 'could enable firms to survive recession'
10/09/2009
Businesses advised to consider foot health
10/09/2009
Further dip in UK retail sales
09/09/2009
Firms advised to include staff in health and safety plans
09/09/2009
Firms advised to prepare for swine flu disruption
08/09/2009
Call for greater emphasis on end of life care
08/09/2009
Health and safety advice issued to care industry
07/09/2009
Businesses urged to prepare for "second wave" of swine flu
07/09/2009
UK retailers advised of new bulbs legislation
25/08/2009
Recession provides competitive opportunities for small restaurants
21/08/2009
VAT tax proposals could boost retailers
21/08/2009
Call on employers to protect staff from falls
21/08/2009
Equal rights 'would maximise benefits of migrant workers'
14/08/2009
Government 'should address fundamental problems in retail'
14/08/2009
Fall recorded in UK insolvencies
12/08/2009
Retail sales rise in July
12/08/2009
Firms 'at greater risk of burglary'
12/08/2009
Swine flu risk 'could re-emerge later'
12/08/2009
Recession 'boosts UK fraud incidents'
07/08/2009
Rise 'in crime against businesses'
07/08/2009
Decline in pub beer sales slows
07/08/2009
Offshore injuries 'drop to record low'
07/08/2009
Ex-MoD employee lodges disability claim
07/08/2009
Legionella warning issued to care homes
07/08/2009
New government rules 'to aid pubs'
30/07/2009
Firms urged to pay suppliers promptly
30/07/2009
Businesses warned against 'taking advantage' of work experience
29/07/2009
Employees 'spending summer in the office'
27/07/2009
Small businesses 'seeking debt advice'
27/07/2009
Government calls for greater equality in the workplace
22/07/2009
Swine flu 'could affect short-term productivity and spending'
22/07/2009
Cost of insurance fraud 'rises to £1.9bn'
21/07/2009
Employers advised to engage with workforce
21/07/2009
Air levy 'completely inadequate'
20/07/2009
Warning over continuing workplace age discrimination
17/07/2009
ABI welcomes adult social care proposals
15/07/2009
Small firms 'advised to present a clear reason for loans'
13/07/2009
Fraud warning to firms during recession
10/07/2009
Business rate increases 'should not hit SMEs'
10/07/2009
Firms could face tougher FSA fines
08/07/2009
HSE clarifies poster regulations
08/07/2009
Gradual recovery forecast for smaller firms
08/07/2009
Government employment tribunal plans 'could affect access to justice'
08/07/2009
Calls for government help to protect against redundancy
07/07/2009
Financial crisis 'should prompt risk management review'
06/07/2009
Hot weather warning for workers
30/06/2009
Record business failures forecast
29/06/2009
Businesses 'becoming more committed to health and safety'
29/06/2009
Workplace fatalities 'reach record low'
26/06/2009
Recession 'leads to more flexible working'
25/06/2009
Businesses 'may require workers to look after own wellbeing"
24/06/2009
Firms 'should heed health and safety warnings'
24/06/2009
Firms advised to 'show leadership' in health and safety
22/06/2009
Majority of smaller firms 'unaffected by recession'
22/06/2009
Small firms 'experience dropping operating costs'
22/06/2009
Concerns raised over elderly care levy
22/06/2009
Health and safety 'applies to homeworkers'
16/06/2009
Mayor unveils £3m loan fund for small firms
16/06/2009
Businesses warned not to cut back on health and safety
16/06/2009
Small firms 'more vulnerable to effects of late payment'
16/06/2009
Quality of care homes 'varies widely'
09/06/2009
Employment rate decline slows
09/06/2009
Small businesses 'need more export support'
09/06/2009
Expert emphasises seriousness of health and safety
09/06/2009
Businesses 'can benefit from new paternity laws'
08/06/2009
Firms 'looking at alternatives to redundancy'
08/06/2009
New health and safety guide released by IOSH
08/06/2009
Employers should adopt "proactive" approach to risk
08/06/2009
Modern working 'poses risk to neck and back health'
08/06/2009
Risk management 'increasingly important for supply chains'
27/05/2009
Firms 'reducing youth recruitment'
26/05/2009
Insurance is 'motivation' to follow health and safety rules
20/05/2009
Be wary of cutting back on insurance for business, BIBA warns
19/05/2009
Entrepreneurs 'can make huge success of restaurants'
19/05/2009
Insurance brokers 'must work together'
19/05/2009
Risk assessment 'could have avoided accident'
15/05/2009
New driving license rules 'resulting in delays'
13/05/2009
HGV traffic 'falls 12%'
07/05/2009
Car registrations 'fall for 11th consecutive month'
07/05/2009
Firms advised to 'tighten travel policies'
01/05/2009
Revised sunbed guidance issued
01/05/2009
Underground gas storage regulations change
27/04/2009
DSA announces new lorry driver qualification
24/04/2009
Data back-up systems urged for web-dependent firms
23/04/2009
FTA slams fuel duty hike
22/04/2009
Bosses reminded of risk assessment obligations
17/04/2009
Lift companies 'must ensure employee safety'
17/04/2009
Legal action could result in cigarette vending machine ban
02/04/2009
Launch of at-work road safety campaign announced
02/04/2009
Business insurance risk from rising crime
31/03/2009
Firms prosecuted for water pollution
30/03/2009
Firms warned about falls from height
26/03/2009
Haulage bosses urged to follow basic safety precautions
25/03/2009
Database 'could be set up' after E coli outbreak
20/03/2009
Tax increases on beer 'unnecessary'
19/03/2009
Employers warned about safety procedures after Thorntons fine
18/03/2009
Dairy firm fined after worker falls in pit
16/03/2009
FSB: Over half of businesses hit by cybercrime
20/02/2009
Firms warned about slips and falls
13/02/2009
Early Christmas shopping 'boosted' by discounts
17/12/2008
Manual lifting training a 'legal requirement'
04/12/2008
Firms 'recognising' RSI increase
01/12/2008
BCC: Companies failing to find right employees
28/11/2008
Firms face "costly task" following VAT cut
26/11/2008
Small business wage warning from Mandelson
19/11/2008
Businesses warned about cost of neglecting health and safety
18/11/2008
Homeowners urged to mitigate insurance risk
14/11/2008
HSE issues dangerous chemicals warning
10/11/2008
Chemical blaze hospitalises firefighters
06/11/2008
Tradesmen asbestos deaths 'on the rise'
03/11/2008
Importance of effective process safety stressed
31/10/2008
Work-related deaths 'fall' in UK
29/10/2008
European health and safety campaign begins
20/10/2008
During credit crunch, business insurance is 'a necessity'
15/10/2008
Insurance for business 'yet more important in credit crunch'
10/10/2008
Firms get insurance tips
08/10/2008
Government taxation 'is barrier to growth of SMEs'
07/10/2008
People believe businesses are careless with personal info, survey reveals
06/10/2008
Credit crunch weakens small business competitors
06/10/2008
Business insurance 'like risk management'
03/10/2008
More speed cameras for the A6
15/09/2008
