BUSINESSES across Peterborough have been severely misled by government ministers and are facing a 5 per cent increase in their business rates for the next few months despite Alistair Darling’s assurances to the contrary, according…
MANUFACTURING businesses in the Peterborough can receive expert advice, hands-on support and training to help boost their performance and survive the downturn, thanks to a significant new £1.32 million investment. The East of England’s Manufacturing…
PETERBOROUGH City Council has reminded local businesses that the government’s relief package has not yet come into effect and business rate payers are required to pay the business rate instalments quoted in their recent bills….
THE rules around sacking staff are about to change. Solicitor Luke Tapp (left) explains how and offers advice to employers on handling the transition THE widely disliked Statutory Dispute Resolution Procedures (SDRP) which govern disciplinary,…
PETERBOROUGH Chamber of Commerce has condemned the government’s decision to increase fuel duty and business rates and claims that implementing these changes now will severely undermine the UK’s economic recovery. John Bridge OBE (left), Chief…
THE importance of employing and retaining skilled people in the 50-plus age range is being recognised in a new award sponsored by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). The Positive Work-Life Award 2009 is…
IN these difficult times of uncertainty and worry, Peterborough business people have a lot on their minds. But by sharing your fears and concerns you might find the answers to your problems. The idea of…
THE East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has demonstrated good value for taxpayers’ money and is having a positive impact on the economy, according to an independent report. The PA Consulting Group and SQW report…
WHILE local people are given support to find jobs or learn new skills, migrant workers are needed to plug employment gaps and help the East of England beat the recession, according to Deborah Cadman, chief…
PETERBOROUGH City Council has released a statement saying it has been unsuccessful in its bid to buy the Great Northern Hotel. Leader of the council, Councillor John Peach, said: “I received confirmation last night that…