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UK economy saw zero growth in January

13 Mar 2026

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day

12 Mar 2026

Self-employed women in the UK earn £51 less per day than men on average, according to IPSE, the self-employed association.

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Tax system must truly back UK entrepreneurs

11 Mar 2026

The government needs to significantly broaden its approach to supporting entrepreneurs through the tax system, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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HMRC investigations double additional tax from large businesses

10 Mar 2026

HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

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Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses

09 Mar 2026

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.

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Growth in living standards threatened by war in Middle East

06 Mar 2026

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.

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Self-employed finances in 'fragile' state, warns IPSE

05 Mar 2026

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).

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Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

04 Mar 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

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2026 Spring Statement - the business reaction

03 Mar 2026

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.

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2026 Spring Statement - the economic picture

03 Mar 2026

Within her Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR's) latest economic forecast shows that inflation, borrowing and debt interest are falling while investment is rising.

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2026 Spring Statement - what to expect

03 Mar 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the 2026 Spring Statement today. We will keep you up to date on the key Spring Statement announcements and supply a summary, which will appear on our website.

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2026 Spring Statement - the political reaction

03 Mar 2026

Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2026 Spring Statement to unveil updated economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

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Chancellor should make a NEET exception to her 'policy-free' Spring Forecast

02 Mar 2026

The Chancellor should use the Spring Forecast to take action on youth unemployment, says the Resolution Foundation.

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Government publishes UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

27 Feb 2026

On 25 February, the Department for Business and Trade issued the final versions of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).

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