Europe has a "strong hand to play"
Europe’s businesses are facing a “crisis of confidence” a European Commission (EC) senior told Bdaily this week. Speaking off-the-record, the EC senior said Europe had a strong hand to play, but…
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Welfare pilot proves government must change course
A North East property expert believes results from a pilot project prove the government must rethink planned welfare changes “before it’s too late”. Sweeping changes which come into effect this October…
Bdaily in Brussels to report industrial policy progress
The European Commission’s ambition to raise industry’s contribution to EU GDP to 20% by 2020 is soon to be reviewed. Bdaily is heading to Brussels this week to bring you all…
EU austerity bite off: Osborne plows on
This week, the OECD revealed a downgraded growth forecast for the UK, but suggested George Osborne was right to pursue his campaign of spending cuts. The think tank appeared to contradict…
Online prices may no longer be lowest
Online retailers in the US have a huge financial advantage compared with their counterparts in over-the-counter trade. Due to a loophole in legislation, they can usually get away with not…
Businesses demand that UK stays in the EU
Over 75% of SME business managers want the UK to stay in the European Union and fear that leaving could damage the economy, according to research conducted by Leeds-based private…
Help to Buy could work, despite criticism
A leading property expert has suggested the government’s Help to Buy scheme could give the 65% of North East renters unable to save for a deposit the help they need…
EU debate "letting British business down" say manufacturers
EEF, the manufacturers organisation says the Government’s handling of the EU debate is “letting British business down.” Following the announcement of a draft bill which will set out how the Conservatives…
Small businesses could get incentives for soldier employees
Small businesses could be offered cash incentives to encourage them to allow their workers to become part of the Territorial Army. Speaking to the BBC’s Andrew Neil on the Sunday Politics…
Little impact predicted for immigrant tenant vetting plan…
A leading lettings agent has called plans to make landlords legally responsible for checking the immigration status of their tenants “another poorly-thought out policy from a government which often looks…