Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next week, the Forum of Private Business has urged the Government to ensure the Groceries Code Adjudicator has the necessary power to fine supermarkets who unfairly abuse their suppliers, and to ensure new laws on parental leave don’t unfairly harm small business, particularly with economic recovery pinned on the sector.

With the Government  this week updating a list of public sector procurement projects worth £70 billion, the Forum of Private Business has said the ensuing tendering process should take into consideration the length of time contractors take to pay their suppliers.

The Forum of Private Business has welcomed  yesterday’s judicial review in to Low Value Consignment Relief, ruling the Government’s decision to outlaw the practice as legal and just.

A new report reveals the scale of threat to business survival posed by late payment as Government and business representatives address issues at House of Commons summit.
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The Forum of Private Business has urged the Government to simplify the entire apprenticeship system in order to make them more business-friendly and appealing to industry leaders.