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Five UK banks to mentor SMEs

Scheme will offer firms more support on issues such as finance and HR

Midlothian and East Lothian councils to develop shared arrangements

Councils agree in principle to combine education and children's services management to reduce cost and improve service delivery

690 Leicester homes to have energy efficiency improved

Work involves increasing loft insulation and replacing inefficient central heating boilers

Responsibility Deal will help businesses tackle waste

Businesses across the UK have the potential to save up to £18bn a year by taking steps to reduce waste

Exciting times for the capital

London is soon to host some of the biggest events in the world. And with all eyes on the capital, many improvements are being made, from new transport links, new event venues and new hotels

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Let's talk tax

Peter Hore from Indirect Tax Services talks through potential changes to VAT legislation that could affect the public sector

Government and construction industry set out joint low carbon action plan

Action being taken in areas including the need to reform public procurement

A different path to take

What are the things to consider when investing in a franchise, asks Tom Endean from the British Franchise Association

Energetic Scotland

There is no better time than 2011 for the business traveller to make the most of Scotland’s active pursuits as the entire country celebrates the Year of Active Scotland

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