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20 Aug 2025

Inflation rises by more than anticipated

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

19 Aug 2025

Homebuyers warned as HMRC clamps down on Stamp Duty claims

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

18 Aug 2025

Uncertainty over IHT changes affecting property market

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

15 Aug 2025

Office return picks up pace but varies across sectors

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).

14 Aug 2025

UK economic growth slows to 0.3%

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

13 Aug 2025

HMRC urges families to save money with Tax-Free Childcare

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.

12 Aug 2025

UK labour market continues to weaken

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).

11 Aug 2025

Hospitality summer jobs down this year

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).

08 Aug 2025

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4%

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

07 Aug 2025

SME exporters hit by new US customs charges

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).

06 Aug 2025

Companies House confirms identity verification rollout to help combat fraud

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.

05 Aug 2025

Economic confidence plummets to all-time low

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

04 Aug 2025

Crackdown on late payments launched in plan to back small businesses

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

01 Aug 2025

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

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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