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This section contains the latest business news stories.
17 Apr 2025
Data published by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has revealed that business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in two years.
16 Apr 2025
Lower petrol prices helped to drive down UK inflation by more than expected in the year to March 2025, official data has revealed.
15 Apr 2025
A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.
14 Apr 2025
Think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that the government's upcoming Spending Review could help to brighten the 'bleak living standards outlook' for low-to-middle income families.
11 Apr 2025
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has welcomed the launch of the government's new Cyber Governance package, which is underpinned by the Cyber Governance Code of Practice.
10 Apr 2025
Price increases are the most likely response to US tariffs by affected firms, according to a survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
09 Apr 2025
Reforms are needed to make the pension system easier to navigate successfully in order to help reduce the risk of a shortfall in retirement, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).
08 Apr 2025
Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.
07 Apr 2025
Total UK exports in goods and services rose by 2.8% in January, according to the latest trade data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
04 Apr 2025
Optimism in regard to the UK economy amongst business leaders rose slightly to -58 in March 2025 from -64 in February, the Institute of Directors (IoD) recently found, but still 'remains low'.
03 Apr 2025
The independent review into the loan charge has issued a call for evidence, with examples of promotional material and marketing leaflets a priority for the review team.
02 Apr 2025
Increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) took effect from 1 April.
01 Apr 2025
Anti-scam campaigners have called for UK police forces to take a tougher stance on fraud as a result of a rise in the number of scam cases.
31 Mar 2025
The government's employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).