Budget uncertainty dampens economic growth
Government’s first budget impacts business confidence.
HMRC chases directors for unpaid taxes
225% rise in liability notices issued to company directors.
Government plans late-payment crackdown
New measures introduced to boost small businesses’ cashflow.
Brexit red tape impacts goods trade
Smaller UK producers halt exports as trade costs increase.
UK inflation steady at 2.2% in August
Airfare increases offset lower fuel and hospitality costs.
Women’s living standards at risk of decline
Significant cuts will impact women’s finances by 2027.
4 in 10 SME directors worried about closure
SMEs fear closures amid rising taxes and lack of support.
Calls to update NI records for child benefit claims
Parents who claimed child benefit before 2000 urged to act.
UK economy stagnates for second consecutive month
Economic slowdown persists, defying growth predictions.
Issues remain for student loan self assessment taxpayers
HMRC says it is still working on fixing overpayments.
National living wage set to increase in 2025
Low-paid workers projected a 5.8% wage increase.
Government scraps British ISA
Savings plan discontinued over complexity concerns.