17 Apr
Data published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has revealed that business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in two years.
16 Apr
Lower petrol prices helped to drive down UK inflation by more than expected in the year to March 2025, official data has revealed.
15 Apr
A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.
14 Apr
Think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that the government's upcoming Spending Review could help to brighten the 'bleak living standards outlook' for low-to-middle income families.
11 Apr
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government's new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
10 Apr
Price increases are the most likely response to US tariffs by affected firms, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
09 Apr
Reforms are needed to make the pension system easier to navigate successfully in order to help reduce the risk of a shortfall in retirement, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
08 Apr
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.
07 Apr
Total UK exports in goods and services rose by 2.8% in January, according to the latest trade data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
04 Apr
Optimism in regard to the UK economy amongst business leaders rose slightly to -58 in March 2025 from -64 in February, the Institute of Directors (IoD) recently found, but still 'remains low'.
03 Apr
The independent review into the loan charge has issued a call for evidence, with examples of promotional material and marketing leaflets a priority for the review team.
02 Apr
Increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) took effect from 1 April.
01 Apr
Anti-scam campaigners have called for UK police forces to take a tougher stance on fraud as a result of a rise in the number of scam cases.
31 Mar
The government's employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
28 Mar
Responding to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' recent Spring Statement, think tank the Resolution Foundation stated that balancing the books 'shouldn't be done on the backs of low-income families'.
27 Mar
In its initial response to the 2025 Spring Statement, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the Statement to 'fine-tune' her spending plans so that she will continue to meet her fiscal rules.
26 Mar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced 'no further tax increases' in the 2025 Spring Statement.
Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2025 Spring Statement to announce an increase in defence spending and a move from a deficit of £36.1 billion in 2025/26 to a surplus of £9.9 billion by 2029/30.
Business groups, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2025 Spring Statement speech.
Within her Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved UK economic growth from 2% in October 2024 to 1% in 2025.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the 2025 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.
25 Mar
The first Finance Act of the Labour government has gained Royal Assent and passed into law.
24 Mar
People should check their National Insurance contributions (NICs) record to see if they can boost their state pension entitlement before 5 April 2025, warns the Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG).
21 Mar
The Bank of England is walking a 'tightrope' on interest rates in the face of global uncertainty and cost pressures, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
20 Mar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves should consider increasing taxes at this month's Spring Statement, according to the Resolution Foundation.
19 Mar
UK growth will be weaker than previously expected this year and next, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
18 Mar
Chancellor unveils plan to cut red tape
17 Mar
The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) is set to act to reduce card payment fees for businesses and consumers in the UK.
14 Mar
Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that the UK economy unexpectedly shrank in January 2025.
13 Mar
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called for the government to 'tackle the problems of the UK's worn out infrastructure' in order to boost economic growth.
12 Mar
The reporting threshold for trading income for self assessment is being lifted from £1,000 to £3,000 gross within this parliament, according to the Treasury.
11 Mar
The Institute of Directors' (IoD) Economic Confidence Index has revealed that optimism amongst business leaders fell to -64 in February from -59 in January.
10 Mar
25,000 first-time buyers are predicted to miss the 31 March Stamp Duty deadline, according to property website Rightmove.
07 Mar
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set herself a trap with self-imposed fiscal rules that could force her into tax hikes and deeper spending cuts as the economy deteriorates, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.
06 Mar
The government's proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill will 'do little to alleviate employer concerns', the Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned.
05 Mar
Activity in the private sector is expected to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to a growth indicator from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
04 Mar
HMRC has softened the deadline for people to plug gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record.
03 Mar
UK workers put in £31 billion of unpaid overtime in 2024, according to research carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
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