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Posted
21 Jan 2026

Inflation rises to 3.4%

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that inflation rose to 3.4% in the year to December.

Posted
20 Jan 2026

Government must ramp up its growth strategy, says think tank

Despite falling behind its peers, the UK economy could be on the brink of a turnaround so the government must up rather than run-down its growth strategy, says the Resolution Foundation.

Posted
19 Jan 2026

HMRC app sees 65% rise in self assessment payments

HMRC is reminding taxpayers due to submit their self assessment tax returns that there are many different payment options ahead of the 31 January deadline.

Posted
16 Jan 2026

Cost hikes denting small business confidence

Small businesses are facing a tough start to 2026 as confidence slumps in the face of cost hikes, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has shown.

Posted
15 Jan 2026

UK economy grew by 0.3% in November

The UK economy grew by 0.3% in November after car production rebounded and the services sector got a boost, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Posted
14 Jan 2026

Employment Rights Act 'will deliver £10 billion in benefits'

The Employment Rights Act will help to deliver an estimated £10 billion boost to the UK economy, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has stated.

Posted
13 Jan 2026

Over 4,800 self assessment scams reported

More than 4,800 self assessment scams have been reported since February 2025, according to data released by HMRC.

Posted
12 Jan 2026

Anxiety over business rates hits record high

A poll carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has revealed that business rates anxiety has hit a record high, with 34% of firms worried about their rates.

Posted
09 Jan 2026

Trading with EU getting harder, firms say

A survey carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has found that 54% of exporters in the UK think the UK-EU trade deal is adversely affecting their sales.

Posted
08 Jan 2026

HMRC app usage surged in 2025

Use of the HMRC app surged last year as millions of users downloaded it for the first time, according to the tax authority's figures.

Posted
07 Jan 2026

More clouds gathering over business confidence

Confidence among firms has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Posted
06 Jan 2026

Millions yet to file self assessment returns

HMRC has warned 5.65 million self assessment taxpayers to file their tax returns before the deadline on 31 January.

Posted
05 Jan 2026

Spring Statement set for 3 March 2026

The Spring Statement has been scheduled for 3 March 2026 by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves.

Posted
02 Jan 2026

Public told to be wary of 'spoofing' scams

Bank TSB has warned the public to be wary of so-called 'spoofing' scams during 'scam season'.

Posted
31 Dec 2025

Have you made your financial New Year's resolutions?

With 2026 just around the corner, you may wish to consider creating some financial New Year's resolutions.

Posted
30 Dec 2025

Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return

HMRC has urged taxpayers to file their self assessment tax returns early.

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