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Inflation rises by more than anticipated

20 Aug 2025

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that inflation rose to 3.8% in July from 3.6% in June.

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Homebuyers warned as HMRC clamps down on Stamp Duty claims

19 Aug 2025

HMRC is warning homebuyers about rogue agents advertising misleading Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) repayment claims.

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Uncertainty over IHT changes affecting property market

18 Aug 2025

Uncertainty over changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) is adversely affecting the UK property market, experts have warned.

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Office return picks up pace but varies across sectors

15 Aug 2025

Many UK firms are now increasing their requirement for onsite working but the return to offices varies by sector, according to data from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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UK economic growth slows to 0.3%

14 Aug 2025

The UK economy grew by 0.3% between April and June, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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HMRC urges families to save money with Tax-Free Childcare

13 Aug 2025

HMRC is encouraging working families to save money by signing up to Tax-Free Childcare and using one of the thousands of facilities accepting it as payment.

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UK labour market continues to weaken

12 Aug 2025

The UK labour market continues to weaken, shedding 165,000 jobs since last October, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Hospitality summer jobs down this year

11 Aug 2025

Job postings for temporary work in hospitality this summer are down 25% year-on-year, according to data from the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%

08 Aug 2025

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, taking the cost of borrowing to the lowest level for more than two years.

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SME exporters hit by new US customs charges

07 Aug 2025

President Trump's decision to charge import duties for low value goods entering the US is a major blow to the UK's SME exporters, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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Companies House confirms identity verification rollout to help combat fraud

06 Aug 2025

Companies House is to roll out compulsory identity verification for company directors and people with significant control (PSCs) to help combat fraud and so-called phoenix companies.

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Economic confidence plummets to all-time low

05 Aug 2025

Economic confidence amongst the UK's business leaders has dropped to an all-time low, according to data from the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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Crackdown on late payments launched in plan to back small businesses

04 Aug 2025

The government is set to tackle late payments to businesses with significant legislative reforms.

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Time for taxpayers to get ready for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax

01 Aug 2025

Self-employed taxpayers and landlords should file their 2024/25 tax return early to find out if Making Tax Digital (MTD) will apply to them from next April, says the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).

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