Regulations

Small businesses struggling with ineffective infrastructure

15 May 2012

Rising energy costs and access to effective telecommunications, including broadband and mobile phone reception, have topped the polls as some of the most important infrastructure issues for small businesses, new research from the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found.

Landmark Supreme Court ruling on forced retirement

26 April 2012

The UK Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal from an older worker who was forced to retire, in a landmark ruling that may establish new ground rules for employer powers regarding the treatment of older employees.

Will writing and estate administration should be regulated, says advisory group

24 April 2012

Providers of Will-writing and estate administration services should be regulated, the Legal Services Board (LSB) has said, after research found an inadequate standard of Will administration and safekeeping of consumer's money.

Scottish SMEs cautious about zero waste plan

23 April 2012

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland have welcomed the Scottish Government's zero waste strategy but remain concerned about potential compliance costs, according to a survey conducted by the Forum of Private Business (FPB).

Early staging dates for pension auto enrolment now available