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Bank branch closures linked to dramatic fall in small business lending

The closure of hundreds of local bank branches over the past three years has had a dramatic effect on lending to small business in the affected areas, according to a new study.

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Energy market reforms heralded as big win for smaller businesses

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has finished its investigation into the UK energy market and has published details of a wide range of reforms aimed at modernising the market for domestic and micro-business customers.

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FSB puts forward small businesses’ case for EU negotiations

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has outlined what it sees as key priorities when it comes to negotiating the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union.

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The average cost of a UK data breach stands at more than £2.5 million

The average cost of a data breach for global businesses has risen by almost a third since 2013, according to a new study.

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Select committee suggests pay cut for execs overseeing data breaches

Chief executives who fail to prevent cyber-security breaches could face having a portion of their pay docked, according to a Culture Media and Sport Select Committee report on cyber-crime.

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