Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%
The Bank of England has voted to hold interest rates at 3.75% in a decision that was widely expected since war broke out in Iran.
20 Mar 2026
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Regulation reform offers £9 billion opportunity for small firms
Small businesses spend billions of pounds and millions of hours on red tape - but regulators and the government rarely design rules with them in mind, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
19 Mar 2026
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Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives
The government has unveiled a youth employment drive that aims to create 200,000 jobs for young people and reform apprenticeships.
18 Mar 2026
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Expansion of Jobs Guarantee scheme needed now to tackle NEETs crisis
The government must act now and expand the Jobs Guarantee scheme that it is currently piloting to help more young people find work, says the Resolution Foundation.
17 Mar 2026
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HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest
HMRC has taken in over £137 million from late payment interest so far for 2023/24, a freedom of information request from investment platform AJ Bell shows.
16 Mar 2026
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UK economy saw zero growth in January
The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
13 Mar 2026
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Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day
Self-employed women in the UK earn £51 less per day than men on average, according to IPSE, the self-employed association.
12 Mar 2026
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Tax system must truly back UK entrepreneurs
The government needs to significantly broaden its approach to supporting entrepreneurs through the tax system, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).
11 Mar 2026
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HMRC investigations double additional tax from large businesses
HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).
10 Mar 2026
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Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses
Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.
09 Mar 2026
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Growth in living standards threatened by war in Middle East
The UK is set for a decent increase in living standards this year but energy price shocks caused by war in the Middle East threaten that growth, according to the Resolution Foundation.
06 Mar 2026
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Self-employed finances in 'fragile' state, warns IPSE
Weak business confidence and a sluggish economy have left more than 1.5 million self-employed people in a 'fragile' financial position in 2026, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).
05 Mar 2026
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Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.
04 Mar 2026
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2026 Spring Statement - the business reaction
Business groups, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2026 Spring Statement speech.
03 Mar 2026
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