Warning over April cost crunch for small businesses
A looming cost crunch this April that could push many small firms to breaking point, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
25 Feb 2026
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Uptick in tax receipts helps boost government finances
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that increases in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), employers' National Insurance contributions (NICs) and Income Tax receipts helped the government reach a record surplus in January.
24 Feb 2026
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Employment Rights Act risks being a handbrake on hiring
More than a third of UK employers plan to reduce the recruitment of permanent staff due to the Employment Rights Act's (ERA) reforms, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
23 Feb 2026
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Fiscal policy 'needs a rethink', says business group
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned the government that the UK's current fiscal policy 'needs a rethink'.
20 Feb 2026
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Uncertainty hanging over UK trade prospects
UK import and export trade prospects remain uncertain, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
19 Feb 2026
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Inflation rate falls to 3% in year to January
The UK inflation rate was 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to the latest date from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
18 Feb 2026
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Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'
Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.
17 Feb 2026
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Vaping businesses urged to prepare for Vaping Products Duty registration
HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, and warehousekeepers involved with vaping products to prepare for new duties.
16 Feb 2026
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HMRC urges young people to claim Child Trust Funds
HMRC is urging young people who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) to do so.
13 Feb 2026
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Economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025
The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
12 Feb 2026
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Get tax affairs back on track if you missed the self assessment deadline
The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging the estimated one million taxpayers who failed to file their tax return on time to get their tax affairs back on track.
11 Feb 2026
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Apprenticeship system reform must go further
The government must reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century, according to a new report published by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
10 Feb 2026
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Sole traders and landlords given MTD warning
Sole traders and landlords have been warned they need to act now to be ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.
09 Feb 2026
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Further rate cuts crucial to support growth, says BCC
More cuts to interest rates will be needed to support economic growth, says the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).
06 Feb 2026
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