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17 Apr 2025
Business confidence falls to two-year low
Data published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has revealed that business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in two years.
16 Apr 2025
Inflation falls as result of lower petrol prices
Lower petrol prices helped to drive down UK inflation by more than expected in the year to March 2025, official data has revealed.
15 Apr 2025
Companies House begins to verify identities
A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.
14 Apr 2025
Spending Review 'could brighten living standards outlook'
Think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that the government's upcoming Spending Review could help to brighten the 'bleak living standards outlook' for low-to-middle income families.
11 Apr 2025
Business group welcomes launch of Code of Practice
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government's new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
10 Apr 2025
Price rises 'most likely response' to US tariffs
Price increases are the most likely response to US tariffs by affected firms, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
9 Apr 2025
Pension reforms needed to help people through retirement
Reforms are needed to make the pension system easier to navigate successfully in order to help reduce the risk of a shortfall in retirement, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
8 Apr 2025
Government calls time on red tape for pubs, clubs, and restaurants
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.
7 Apr 2025
UK firms show 'resilience' as exports grow in January
Total UK exports in goods and services rose by 2.8% in January, according to the latest trade data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
4 Apr 2025
Confidence amongst business leaders 'remains low'
Optimism in regard to the UK economy amongst business leaders rose slightly to -58 in March 2025 from -64 in February, the Institute of Directors (IoD) recently found, but still 'remains low'.
3 Apr 2025
Loan charge review calls for evidence
The independent review into the loan charge has issued a call for evidence, with examples of promotional material and marketing leaflets a priority for the review team.
2 Apr 2025
Minimum wage rose on 1 April
Increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) took effect from 1 April.
1 Apr 2025
Campaigners call for tougher action on fraud
Anti-scam campaigners have called for UK police forces to take a tougher stance on fraud as a result of a rise in the number of scam cases.
31 Mar 2025
Employment reforms continue to stifle businesses' hiring intentions
The government's employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
28 Mar 2025
Government 'wrong to balance books on backs of low-income families'
Responding to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent Spring Statement, think tank the Resolution Foundation stated that balancing the books 'shouldn't be done on the backs of low-income families'.
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