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Interest rates must stay low until growth is more secure, writes the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in the south can apply for Innovation Vouchers worth up to four thousand pounds which will effectively 'buy' in university support in the form of innovation and research capabilities.

Cash flow is one of the most important aspects of running any business, and there are a variety of ways to boost the cash flow of your company.

The Friends of Newport Minster and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce are offering a rare opportunity to spend 'An Evening with Lord Digby Jones'.

On 20 October the Chancellor will unveil the results of his spending review.

The latest borrowing figures highlight the major challenge that lies ahead for the UK, while positive retail sales hint at a continued recovery, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

The public is being asked to vote to find the best ideas from over 44,000 submitted to the Treasury as part of the public engagement through the Spending Challenge website.

Will you be affected when the Government takes funds from dormant bank accounts to fund charities and voluntary groups?

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said that interest rates must stay low despite stubborn inflation figures.

The editor of The Banker magazine has put together a lecture on 'The Future of Banking', looking at why banks get into trouble, the causes of the economic crisis and new regulations, in order to simplify the banking crisis and provoke a discussion about how to prevent another one.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers to be vigilant following reports that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.

The latest Bank of England Inflation Report emphasises the need for low interest rates, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Since the credit crunch, small businesses have reduced their borrowing from banks with figures* showing only 18 per cent of small firms have approached the banks for new credit in 2010, writes Business Link South East.

Nine Lives Media has been commissioned by BBC Panorama to make a programme: 'Are you Paying the Right Tax?' following a report by the National Audit Office which found that many people aren't.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is running a series of seminars especially for smaller businesses covered by the service.

Raising interest rates should be off the table until 2011, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

JMP Partnership, a family business based on the Isle of Wight, specialise in the recovery of penalty charges from financial institutions, writes Jon Platt.

Commenting on the current situation surrounding bank lending to business, Steve Hughes, UK economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: "Bank lending is a crucial issue for Britain's small and medium-sized businesses, and getting the existing concerns resolved quickly is essential if we are going to see a lasting private sector-led recovery.

The total net worth of the United Kingdom at the end of 2009 was £6,669 billion in current prices, according to figures published on 2 August by the Office for National Statistics.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has said that the UK must keep interest rates low to counter threats to recovery.

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) want to hear your views of how the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system can be improved to make it more efficient for millions of taxpayers.

On Tuesday, 20 July, the Chancellor George Osborne and Exchequer Secretary David Gauke established the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

Following the June Budget, the Institute of Directors (IoD) has prepared an analysis of the challenges that face the new Government and policy recommendations.

The Solent Innovation and Growth Team is partnering with Finance South East and the South East Capital Alliances (SECA) regional business angel network, to run an event which will provide free funding advice for businesses.

New data released on 9 July by the Institute of Directors (IoD) reveals that businesses are still having difficulty accessing finance from their banks despite a fall in decline rates.

You can now access your statutory credit report online for a fee of just £2 from all three major UK credit reference agencies, Experian, Equifax, and Callcredit.

The Government has announced a partnership with Facebook as it seeks to get more for less and tackle the UK's deficit.

The Chancellor George Osborne has called on the public to send him their very best ideas on how to get more for less from our public services.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to maintain the official Bank Rate paid on commercial bank reserves at 0.5%; the Committee also voted to maintain the stock of asset purchases financed by the issuance of central bank reserves at £200 billion.