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Thursday, June 3, 2004 (P/2004/26) [63] Euro 2004 headache for employers While football-fans can look forward to a month of top quality television entertainment in June, for many employers Euro 2004 presents a potential headache.

Thursday, June 3, 2004 (L2) [61] National Chairman's letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, 21 May 2004 Letter from FSB National Chairman Carol Undy to Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown on the price of fuel dated Thursday 21 May 2004

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 (P/2004/25) [136] “Never again” say licensees as pub companies hold them over a barrel Pub companies are creaming off huge profits from neighbourhood pubs leaving their licensees to survive on earnings less than the minimum wage, according to FSB evidence to be submitted to a committee of MPs this week.

Monday, May 31, 2004 (P/2004/24) [138] FSB challenges Royal Mail to keep small business promises The FSB will this week encourage entrepreneurs to throw down the gauntlet to Royal Mail by demanding that they receive their post earlier in the day.

Monday, May 24, 2004 (P2004/23) [227] FSB Slams Emergency Charge Plans News that firefighters may charge for attending road traffic accidents has brought heavy criticism from Britain’s biggest business organisation.

Thursday, May 20, 2004 (P2004/22) [311] Insurers flouting code over notice of renewals Small businesses are given precious little time to renew their employers’ liability cover - this despite industry guidelines that insurers provide policyholders with at least three weeks’ notice.

Monday, May 10, 2004 (P2004/21) [785] Scam Warning From FSB Small businesses are being targeted by fraudsters posing as government enforcement agencies, the Federation of Small Businesses warned today.

Thursday, April 29, 2004 (P2004/20) [491] Euro-candidates urged to chart a better course for small firms in the EU The FSB today welcomed the accession of ten new members states to the European Union but warned that the EU is failing in its objective to become “the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world.”

Tuesday, April 20, 2004 (P2004/19) [583] FSB statement on a referendum on the European Union Constitution Small business leaders today welcomed plans for a referendum on the European Union (EU) Constitution.

Tuesday, April 20, 2004 (P2004/18) [1067] Better use of Business Link undermined by lack of awareness of its role More small firms are using Business Link, but a significant minority are still unaware of what it has to offer, according to Britain’s largest survey of entrepreneurs which was launched today.

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