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Homelessness charity appeals for business mentors

Homelessness charity, Broadway, is appealing for members of the business community to become mentors to its clients who are looking for avenues back into work.

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Cable – Use 2014 To Get More Women On Boards

FTSE350 companies have been challenged by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Lord Davies to seize the opportunity and increase the number of women in their boardrooms.

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FreeAgent offers £5k towards an SME's tax bill

Online accounting pioneer launches new painless Self Assessment filing feature - and offers to pay £5k towards one lucky small business’s tax bill

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Don’t Leave Generation Rent Behind

A generation of renters could be left behind as the housing debate focuses on home ownership warned the CBI, as it called for action to boost…

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Osborne calls for rise in minimum wage

Pushing up wages will “make sure that we have a recovery for all and that work pays,” Chancellor says, in a move apparently aimed at Labour…

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Global economy at turning point

The global economy is at a "turning point", the World Bank has said, as it forecasts stronger growth for 2014.

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Startup Institute launches in London

Startup Institute, the career accelerator for people who want to work in startups or early-stage technology companies, is opening new schools in London and Berlin.