Reportage - coalition government: A political maze

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With the first coalition Government in more than 50 years in power, there is plenty of unease among businesses as to what it will mean for them. Louise Meeson explores the risks SMEs face amid a lack of clear direction

The UK is currently navigating unchartered economic waters and the formation of a coalition Government to steer the country through has surprised many, not least the business community.

Not traditionally known as political allies, the Con-Dem coalition has stirred unease among many, including small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are wondering exactly what this will mean for them. After all, an increase in in-house wrangling and lack of clear direction over key policies will have

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