Equalities Bill will make life more difficult for UK businesses
"This could end up being a bureaucratic nightmare for small businesses"

Conservatives seek small business input
They have launched an online survey to seek the views of small businesses which follows the publication of The Richard Report

EU Small Business Act launched
The EC is proposing a new company form, the 'European Private Company', designed to help small businesses operating across borders

Pension rules to protect workers
The new rules are set to come into force in 2012 when employees are automatically enrolled in their company scheme

Penalties for late filing criticised
The proposals could see tax bills increased by 100% for failure to file, while late payers could see their unpaid tax bill rise by 30%

Pubs closing at fastest rate ever
Reasons behind the closures are the credit crunch, the smoking ban, temperamental weather and increased beer prices

Minister announces new social enterprise fund
£6 million fund will go towards improving business support services for social enterprises

Businesses employing illegal immigrants named and shamed
More than 200 businesses have been fined under the new rules, which came into force in February this year