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Pension reforms risk higher prices, fewer jobs and slower growth, FSB warns

04 Jul 2025

Prospective pension reforms could see small firms raise prices, cut jobs or slash profits, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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Business confidence rises in June

03 Jul 2025

Business confidence rose in June building on a sharp rebound in May, according to Lloyds Bank's Business Barometer.

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More than 25% of UK businesses hit by cyber-attack in past year

02 Jul 2025

More than one in four UK businesses have been the victim of a cyber-attack in the last year, with many risking 'sleepwalking' into disruption, according to a new report.

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Individuals paying into Lifetime ISA 'could get less out than put in'

01 Jul 2025

MPs have warned that some people who pay into a Lifetime ISA might get less out than they put in.

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High earners facing rise in tax investigations by HMRC

30 Jun 2025

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed that high earners in the UK are facing a significant rise in tax investigations by HMRC as a result of a record-breaking amount raised by compliance revenue.

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Windsor Framework starting to fracture the UK Internal Market, warns FSB

27 Jun 2025

The Windsor Framework is creating severe disruption for small businesses and fracturing the UK Internal Market, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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HMRC sends side hustle warning

26 Jun 2025

HMRC is warning those earning extra income through a side hustle to check if they need to register for self assessment and file a tax return.

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Brits 'spending more disposable income than a year ago'

25 Jun 2025

Research carried out by Bauer Media Outdoor has revealed that Britons are spending more of their disposable income when compared to a year ago.

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UK government launches Industrial Strategy

24 Jun 2025

The UK government is aiming to slash energy prices, unlock investment and upskill the workforce in its Industrial Strategy.

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Tax gap estimated at 5.3%

23 Jun 2025

The tax gap estimate was 5.3% for the 2023/24 tax year, according to the latest data from HMRC.

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Bank of England holds interest rates at 4.25%

20 Jun 2025

The Bank of England recently held interest rates at 4.25%, with its Governor warning that 'the world is highly unpredictable'.

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Third of businesses planning job cuts due to NI rise

19 Jun 2025

Research carried out by market research firm Censuswide has revealed that a third of business owners are planning to cut jobs as a result of rising employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs).

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UK inflation slows to 3.4% in May

18 Jun 2025

Inflation in the UK eased to 3.4% last month, down slightly from April's 3.5%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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HMRC system attack is a timely reminder to keep personal data safe

17 Jun 2025

Taxpayers are being urged to check their online HMRC account after scammers attempted to defraud the tax authority using individuals' data and login details.

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