A SUMMARY OF KEY BUSINESS NEWS AND EVENTS

In this section we have brought together a summary of recent key business news and events which we're sure you will find interesting, plus we give you our opinion on a recent topic.

KEY BUSINESS NEWS

British favour product ads if they also get cheaper TV

Six out of 10 viewers say they will welcome product placement for free content or cheaper premium television. The Independent has the story.

British Chamber of Commerce raises GDP forecast

The Independent reports that the BCC has raised its forecast for GDP growth but is wary of potential cuts imapct.

Business lobby shuns retirement age change

Employers claim the Government plans will hamper efforts to beat the recession. The Guardian has the story.

Banks ignore pleas and cut loans to the real economy

The Independent reports that the supply of credit to companies is still shrinking despite encouragement from the Government.

Economy dropped by 6.4% during recession

The UK economy fell by more than was initially believed, according to a report in the Independent.

Bank reform will drain £1tn from economy, Osborne told

Study shows tighter banking rules will drain £1tn from financial system. The Guardian has the story.

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OUR OPINION

A GREAT TIME FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS!

So the budget has happened, the uncertainty is over and the coalition government have been clear that they want small businesses to thrive and prosper as the economy develops.

Capital gains tax for entrepreneurs is being carefully protected and as the public sector is squeezed and the larger companies in the private sector face an undoubtedly challenging future, this could well be the prime time for small business growth and prosperity.