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29 May 2025

New report outlines path to cut firms' net zero costs

A report carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has outlined a path to help cut carbon emissions and costs for small firms.

28 May 2025

IMF updates growth forecast for UK economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth forecast for the UK economy and now anticipates growth of 1.2% this year.

27 May 2025

Household Support Fund 'needs reforming'

Think tank the Resolution Foundation has stated that the Household Support Fund needs renewing and reforming to ensure it continues to help families through the cost-of-living squeeze.

23 May 2025

Higher borrowing figures 'increase prospect of tax rises'

Experts have warned that recent higher than anticipated government borrowing figures have increased the prospect of Chancellor Rachel Reeves raising taxes at the next Budget.

22 May 2025

Chancellor confirms ISA allowance won't be cut

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the annual tax-free ISA allowance won't be reduced from £20,000.

21 May 2025

Household bills drive inflation increase

Inflation jumped to 3.5% in the year to April, up from 2.6% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

20 May 2025

Almost half of sole traders unprepared for MTD changes

Almost half of UK sole traders feel unprepared for upcoming Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD) for Income Tax changes, according to research conducted by IRIS Software.

19 May 2025

One in ten people have no cash savings

A survey carried out by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that one in ten individuals have no cash savings at all.

16 May 2025

Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claim online

Parents of 16 to 19-year-olds will receive reminders from HMRC to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August if their child is staying in education or training or payments will automatically stop.

15 May 2025

UK economy grows 0.7% in first quarter

The UK's economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

14 May 2025

Entrepreneurs considering selling businesses due to tax changes

British entrepreneurs are considering selling their businesses as a result of changes to tax policy and ongoing economic uncertainty.

13 May 2025

One in four employers plan to make redundancies in next quarter

The number of employers expecting to increase staff numbers in the next three months has fallen to a record low outside of the pandemic, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

12 May 2025

Record numbers file assessment in first week of new tax year

Almost 300,000 people filed their tax return in the first week of the new tax year, setting a new record, HMRC has revealed.

09 May 2025

Interest rates cut to 4.25%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, the lowest rate since May 2023.

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