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29 Jan 2025

UK firms expecting slowdown, CBI finds

UK firms are expecting to reduce both output and hiring this quarter, according to a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

28 Jan 2025

Government commissions review of Loan Charge

The government has commissioned an independent review of the Loan Charge.

27 Jan 2025

Consumer confidence falls to lowest point in over a year

Confidence amongst consumers in the UK economy has fallen to its lowest point in over a year, according to data published by market research firm GfK.

24 Jan 2025

3.4 million still to file self assessment returns as deadline approaches

There are still 3.4 million self assessment taxpayers who are yet to file their tax return for 2023/24 with the deadline fast approaching, according to HMRC.

23 Jan 2025

Parliamentary watchdog accuses HMRC of 'degrading' phone services

Parliament's spending watchdog has accused HMRC of deliberately running down its phone services to force people to use its digital services, according to a report.

22 Jan 2025

Data reveals exports fell flat at end of 2024

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recently showed that UK exports fell flat towards the end of last year.

21 Jan 2025

IMF upgrades UK outlook

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy this year.

20 Jan 2025

Flexibility in English and Maths rules would increase take up of apprenticeships

Almost threequarters of UK business say they should be able to decide whether adult apprentices should be required to undertake English and Maths qualifications, according to a recent poll by the Institute of Directors (IoD).

17 Jan 2025

Business group outlines pro-growth measures

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has proposed a set of pro-growth measures to some of the UK's leading regulators.

16 Jan 2025

UK economy returns to growth in November

The UK economy grew for the first time in three months, driven in part by a boost in trade for pubs and restaurants, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

15 Jan 2025

UK inflation dips to 2.5% in December

UK inflation dipped in December for the first time in three months, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

14 Jan 2025

Government to 'unleash' AI to boost growth

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated that the government intends to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help boost UK growth.

13 Jan 2025

CIOT calls on government to rewrite unfair VAT rules

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is calling on the government to address unfair tax rules as interest rates on late payments rise.

10 Jan 2025

Optimism wanes as Budget measures affect investment

A survey carried out by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revealed that optimism in the UK financial services sector fell at its quickest pace since September 2022.

9 Jan 2025

92% of employers 'concerned about Employment Rights Bill'

A survey carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has suggested that nine in ten small employers have concerns about measures included in the Employment Rights Bill.

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