UK inflation surges to 3.6%
Rising food and fuel costs challenge Chancellor Reeves.
Inheritance tax to apply to unused pensions
Change from April 2027 affects thousands of estates.
Treasury to update anti-money laundering rules
New rules clarify due diligence and trust registration.
Government targets exploitative unpaid internships
New proposals aim to strengthen worker protections.
UK job market continues to deteriorate
Rising unemployment and falling vacancies hit confidence.
Strategy pledges growth‑friendly rules for UK finance
Government targets competitiveness in regulatory overhaul.
Inflation rose unexpectedly in June
Fuel, food and services prices keep pressure on households.
New grants to cut electric car costs
Buyers to get up to £3,750 off eligible EVs.
Demand for country homes shows early signs of recovery
More listings as prices drop and taxes rise.
UK economy contracts again in May
Weak manufacturing and retail drive surprise decline.
Funding needed to fix struggling high streets
Reviving town centres takes more than tax reform.
Public finances face rising long-term risks
OBR warns triple lock could cost £15bn a year.