Business News Articles

FSB warning to car-repair firms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is warning car-repair businesses which pass on MOTs to testing stations to be aware of confusing VAT regulations. ... more

Plans to extend hard shoulder use
The transport secretary Ruth Kelly is to propose allowing drivers on busy motorways to use the hard shoulder in a bid to beat congestion following a successful pilot scheme on the M42.... more

Firms urged to cut fuel usage
Rising fuel prices provide fleet managers with the perfect opportunity to cut their carbon footprint, according to fleet software firm cfc solutions.... more

New waste disposal rules criticised
The Environment Agency must do more to publicise new regulations concerning waste disposal, the Federation of Small Businesses has said.... more

Electricity switching made easier
Small businesses will find it easier to switch electricity suppliers after a ruling by regulator Ofgem outlawed practices currently adopted by some providers to force them to continue as customers.... more

Plan for green energy rating
Energy regulator Ofgem is to develop a new rating system that will allow businesses and consumers to compare the green credentials of energy suppliers.... more

Travel prices to rise in 2008
Demand for business travel services is set to increase in 2008, meaning travellers face higher air, hotel, car rental and other corporate travel fares.... more

Fliers reject phones on planes
The majority of business travellers do not want mobile phones to be used on flights despite the fact that it is likely to happen in the near future.... more

Chancellor abolishes air passenger duty
In an attempt to gain the upper hand on the green agenda and reduce carbon emissions, Alistair Darling has announced in his Pre-Budget Report that from November 2009 Air Passenger Duty (APD) will be replaced by a duty payable per plane rather than passenger. ... more

Crossrail given the green light
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has given the green light to the Crossrail scheme to build a new railway link through the centre of London.... more