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Small business optimism

Mon, 16 Dec 13

Confidence among the UK's small businesses is on the rise once again. But despite a bit of good news from the Autumn Statement, the industry trade body say access to finance is still proving difficult. Young entrepreneurs from 13 countries are to set up firms in the UK under a Government scheme to attract graduates here. We speak with a footballer turned shoemaker from New Zealand who is one of those selected. And British exports like One Direction have helped the UK's music industry contribute á3.5 billion according to a report from the sector.