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Shops not in danger
The Forum of Private Business has hit out at the Competition Commission's claim that independent shops are not in terminal decline as a result of large supermarkets.
After an 18-month inquiry, the Commission announced a raft of measures to increase competition in the market.
But it insisted that the future of small retailers is not under threat.
FPB's chief executive, Phil Orford said: "Evidence that the number of independent shops in our villages, towns and cities has declined in recent years is there for everyone to see.
"While we welcome some of the Competition Commission's initiatives, we do not believe the recommendations go far enough in developing policies that will help reinvigorate our high streets and the communities they serve."
Dine and network
BUSINESSES are invited to a networking lunch hosted by Greater Manchester Chamber at the JJB Stadium, Wigan, on May 15 from noon to 2pm.
As well as networking time before and after the lunch, there will also be an opportunity for two companies to give a five minute presentation to the guests.
Tickets are 17.50 plus VAT for Chamber members and 35 plus VAT for non-members. To book a place e-mail events@business-support-solutions.co.uk or ring the events team on 0161 245 4865.
Insolvency figures up
The number of people declared insolvent rose for the first time in more than a year during the first quarter.
A total of 25,264 people in England and Wales went insolvent during the period, a rise of 1.7% compared with the previous three months.
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