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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.

Posted
29 Dec 2025

Seasonal workers urged to check their pay

HMRC has urged seasonal workers to check their pay to ensure they're not out of pocket.

Posted
24 Dec 2025

IHT reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

Posted
23 Dec 2025

Wages flatline and unemployment rises as jobs market softens

A report carried out by the Resolution Foundation has found that the UK labour market is softening whilst wages stagnate and unemployment rises.

Posted
22 Dec 2025

Public contract bids disappearing into a black hole, say small firms

Small firms are being shut out of billions in public contracts as bids disappear into a 'black hole' of unanswered feedback and red tape, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns.

Posted
19 Dec 2025

Interest rates cut to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.

Posted
18 Dec 2025

UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation

The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework, with legislation due by 2027.

Posted
17 Dec 2025

UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November

UK inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Posted
16 Dec 2025

Weaknesses holding UK economy back, CBI warns

The latest economic forecast from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that 'underlying weaknesses' are holding the UK economy back.

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