First Voice


	December 2001 \| January 2002

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Stressful - but well worth it

FSB plea to Chancellor of the Exchequer

Scamwatch

Federation welcomes interest rate cut

Scottish First Minister to speak at Aviemore 2002

Advice? We don't need any, thanks

Scholarships will help prevent social exclusion

Employment figures hide truth, says report

Cross-channel partnership

Communications funding available

Barclays announces plans to help SMEs

Possible solution to credit card loophole

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Federation welcomes interest rate cut

The FSB has welcomed the Monetary Policy Committee's latest decision to cut interest rates from 4.5 per cent to 4 per cent. John Walker, FSB Policy Chairman, said the move would reduce small businesses' repayments to banks by £200m. The FSB, being mindful of members who currently have deposits with banks, is carrying out research into the impact of historically low interest rates on business savers.

For the full News, see pages 4-5, 7-8, 27 of the December 2001 / January 2002 issue of First Voice

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