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Posted
13 Mar 2026

UK economy saw zero growth in January

The UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Posted
12 Mar 2026

Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day

Self-employed women in the UK earn £51 less per day than men on average, according to IPSE, the self-employed association.

Posted
11 Mar 2026

Tax system must truly back UK entrepreneurs

The government needs to significantly broaden its approach to supporting entrepreneurs through the tax system, says the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

Posted
10 Mar 2026

HMRC investigations double additional tax from large businesses

HMRC's large business directorate has doubled the amount of tax revenue it collects, according to the National Audit Office (NAO).

Posted
09 Mar 2026

Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses

Renters, flat owners, homeowners without driveways and businesses will be able to save up to £500 when installing electric vehicle (EV) charge points, the government has announced.

Posted
06 Mar 2026

Growth in living standards threatened by war in Middle East

The UK is set for a decent increase in living standards this year but energy price shocks caused by war in the Middle East threaten that growth, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Posted
05 Mar 2026

Self-employed finances in 'fragile' state, warns IPSE

Weak business confidence and a sluggish economy have left more than 1.5 million self-employed people in a 'fragile' financial position in 2026, according to the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE).

Posted
04 Mar 2026

Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted she has the 'right economic plan' for the UK in her Spring Forecast Statement announcement.

Posted
03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - the business reaction

Business groups, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2026 Spring Statement speech.

Posted
03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - the economic picture

Within her Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR's) latest economic forecast shows that inflation, borrowing and debt interest are falling while investment is rising.

Posted
03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the 2026 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.

Posted
03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - the political reaction

Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2026 Spring Statement to unveil updated economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

Posted
02 Mar 2026

Chancellor should make a NEET exception to her 'policy-free' Spring Forecast

The Chancellor should use the Spring Forecast to take action on youth unemployment, says the Resolution Foundation.

Posted
27 Feb 2026

Government publishes UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

On 25 February, the Department for Business and Trade issued the final versions of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).

Posted
26 Feb 2026

Government urged to cut business energy costs

The government must deliver a robust national strategy to cut business energy costs, according to the UK's business and trade bodies.

Posted
25 Feb 2026

Warning over April cost crunch for small businesses

A looming cost crunch this April that could push many small firms to breaking point, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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