Data shows UK economy grew faster than expected
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the UK economy grew faster than experts had anticipated ahead of the war in Iran.
16 Apr 2026
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Higher energy prices could leave British households worse off this year
Higher energy prices due to the conflict in the Middle East are set to make the median working-age British household £480 worse off this year, according to the Resolution Foundation.
15 Apr 2026
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New employment law creating recruitment challenge
Almost three-quarters of firms say they experienced hiring difficulties in the first quarter of this year, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
14 Apr 2026
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Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway
There is now less than a year to go before all employers must tax benefits-in-kind via the payroll, the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has warned.
13 Apr 2026
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UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty
Vaping-related businesses and supply chains need to register now for Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme, says HMRC.
10 Apr 2026
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New procurement rules offer SMEs hope
The government's new procurement rules that target opportunities for smaller businesses offer hope to SMEs, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
09 Apr 2026
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Gains in business confidence 'at risk'
Data published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has revealed that confidence amongst small firms rose slightly in the first three months of 2026, but could fall without government intervention.
08 Apr 2026
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BCC warns of growing threat to entry-level jobs in the age of AI
The rapid adoption of AI is driving a sharp decline in entry-level jobs and worsening the long-standing UK challenge of skills shortages, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
07 Apr 2026
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Middle East conflict drives economic confidence to new record low
Business leader optimism over prospects for the UK economy is at a record low after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
02 Apr 2026
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Tourist tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise
The government's proposed tourist tax would constitute a £1.6 billion tax increase for holidaymakers, according to analysis by Oxford Economics.
01 Apr 2026
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Government unveils crackdown on late payments
Small businesses are to be backed by new, stronger measures to tackle late payments, the government has announced.
31 Mar 2026
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UK government to review mileage rates
The government has confirmed it will review approved mileage rates for business users ahead of a future Budget.
30 Mar 2026
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Save on Easter childcare with Tax-Free Childcare
HMRC is urging families to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) before booking their Easter holiday childcare.
27 Mar 2026
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New tax year brings contentious changes
The start of the new tax year on 6 April 2026 will bring contentious changes with it, warns the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
26 Mar 2026
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