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National Press Releases

 As the inquiry into local government operation and funding continues under the chairmanship of Sir Michael Lyons, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) called on the Government to reject any proposals to allow local authorities to set business rate levels. National control over business rate levels must stay, says FSB
 Monday, May 8, 2006 (PR 2006 49) [43]
 As the inquiry into local government operation and funding continues under the chairmanship of Sir Michael Lyons, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) called on the Government to reject any proposals to allow local authorities to set business rate levels.

 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today warned small firms to be prepared so they can make the most out of the World Cup. Firms warned to be flexible to avoid World Cup hangover
 Monday, May 1, 2006 (PR 2006 48) [377]
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today warned small firms to be prepared so they can make the most out of the World Cup.

 Friends of the Earth today launched a new campaign urging consumers to ‘Shop Local First’ with support from the Federation of Small Businesses. FSB backs ‘Shop Local First’ campaign
 Friday, April 28, 2006 (PR 2006 47) [337]
 Friends of the Earth today launched a new campaign urging consumers to ‘Shop Local First’ with support from the Federation of Small Businesses.

 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has submitted its response to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on the proposed introduction of a low emission zone. FSB brands Mayor Ken’s emission zone unworkable
 Tuesday, April 25, 2006 (PR 2006 46) [448]
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has submitted its response to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on the proposed introduction of a low emission zone.

 As water companies seek permission to introduce drought orders, the threat to many small businesses that depend on constant water supplies is becoming clear. Water companies to put small firms out of business (PR 2006 44)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today submitted its response to the Government’s energy review consultation on future energy policy. The consultation deadline passes on Friday April 14 2006. Government told to keep the lights on for small firms (PR 2006 45)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today submitted its response to the Government consultation on possible further relaxing of Sunday trading laws in England and Wales. The deadline for responses to the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) is April 13 2006. FSB calls for defence of small shops on Sunday trading laws (PR 2006 43)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today launched its manifesto for the local government elections in England. Deliver for business Council election candidates told (PR 2006 42)
 The FSB today (April 6) submitted its formal response to the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) document on the power of the supermarkets and their intention to refer the grocery sector to the Competition Commission. FSB presses for robust inquiry into grocery sector (PR 2006 40)
 A recent court case judgement at Winchester Combined Court has set a legal precedent that will safeguard businesses from potentially millions of pounds of claims for lost property. ‘Lost coat’ case victory will save businesses a fortune (PR 2006 41)
 New figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) show that employers are finding it increasingly hard to deal with employment legislation. Growing problems with employment law hit small firms (PR 2006 39)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today reminded the Secretary of State for Pensions, the Rt Hon John Hutton MP, that proposals for compulsory 3% pensions contributions from businesses are unsustainable for small firms. FSB warns Pensions Secretary to lay off small firms (PR 2006 38)
 Carol Undy, FSB National Chairman, gave the following reaction to the Chancellor’s 10th Budget speech Small business response to Budget speech (PR 2006 37)
 The FSB has urged Gordon Brown to simplify the tax system to stimulate private sector growth and boost UK competitiveness, ahead of the Chancellor’s 10th Budget tomorrow. Simplify to succeed, FSB tells Chancellor (PR 2006 36)
 The FSB today launched the largest survey of its kind into the problems small businesses face when trying to grow. “Lifting the Barriers to Growth 2006” is the fourth biennial survey of the FSB’s 195,000 business members. Skills, red tape and crime are the main barriers to small business growth (PR 2006 35)
 The FSB has finalised the line up of speakers for its Annual Conference at the Palace Hotel in Manchester this week FSB finalises conference line up (PR 2006 34)
 As the Government marks its National Pensions Day today (March 18 2006) the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) called for the Government to rethink key parts of its pensions proposals. FSB calls for rethink on National Pensions Day (PR 2006 32)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today warned that today’s European Court judgement on the Working Time Directive will lead to a large increase in red tape for firms and also prevent workers from seeing some of England’s World Cup games this summer. FSB condemns European Court ruling (PR 2006 30)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) was today celebrating an award for outstanding achievement in the area of membership development. FSB wins National Development Award (PR 2006 31)
 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) today welcomed the Office of Fair Trading’s (OFT) announcement that they have referred the grocery market to the Competition Commission for a more detailed investigation. OFT Supermarket probe welcomed by FSB (PR 2006 29)

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