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23 Feb 2026

Employment Rights Act risks being a handbrake on hiring

More than a third of UK employers plan to reduce the recruitment of permanent staff due to the Employment Rights Act's (ERA) reforms, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

20 Feb 2026

Fiscal policy 'needs a rethink', says business group

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned the government that the UK's current fiscal policy 'needs a rethink'.

19 Feb 2026

Uncertainty hanging over UK trade prospects

UK import and export trade prospects remain uncertain, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

18 Feb 2026

Inflation rate falls to 3% in year to January

The UK inflation rate was 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to the latest date from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

17 Feb 2026

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

16 Feb 2026

Vaping businesses urged to prepare for Vaping Products Duty registration

HMRC is urging manufacturers, importers, and warehousekeepers involved with vaping products to prepare for new duties.

13 Feb 2026

HMRC urges young people to claim Child Trust Funds

HMRC is urging young people who have yet to claim their Child Trust Fund (CTF) to do so during National Apprenticeship Week.

12 Feb 2026

Economy grew by 0.1% in final quarter of 2025

The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

11 Feb 2026

Get tax affairs back on track if you missed the self assessment deadline

The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is urging the estimated one million taxpayers who failed to file their tax return on time to get their tax affairs back on track.

10 Feb 2026

Apprenticeship system reform must go further

The government must reform the apprenticeship system to make it fit for the 21st Century, according to a new report published by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

09 Feb 2026

Sole traders and landlords given MTD warning

Sole traders and landlords have been warned they need to act now to be ready for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax.

06 Feb 2026

Further rate cuts crucial to support growth, says BCC

More cuts to interest rates will be needed to support economic growth, says the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC).

05 Feb 2026

EU reset must reverse trade slump, says BCC

The government must tackle the big issues around trading with the EU this year if it wants to reverse the post-Brexit trade slump, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

04 Feb 2026

One million miss self assessment deadline

An estimated one million taxpayers missed the self assessment deadline for the 2024/25 tax year, according to HMRC.

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