CBI: ‘UK retail sales rise during December but January forecast is weak’


While the overall rate of retail sales has gone up in Britain during the countdown to Christmas, performance was weaker ...

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Economic growth ‘could face barrier due to new living wage’


According to a recent study conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the UK’s level of economic recovery could ...

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Survey puts spotlight back on HMRC’s helpline


It would be fair to say that it’s been a turbulent year for HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Continue reading→

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ONS: rate of house prices growth is ‘speeding up’


According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), property price growth picked up pace in October, with indications showing that ...

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November sees UK inflation rate rise


According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the inflation rate for the UK increased to 0.1 per cent last ...

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Businesses feel the pressure despite Government cuts to corporation tax


Recent statistics have revealed that the largest UK businesses paid £80.5 billion in taxes this year, despite recent corporation tax ...

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UK receives IMF warning regarding risks to its strong economic progress


The UK has received a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which outlines possible risks to its period of ...

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Annual campaign goes from strength-to-strength


Small Business Saturday has been hailed a major success, with around £623million spent with small businesses on the day.Continue reading→

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Domestic solar installations could be subjected to large VAT hike


A Government proposal could mean that an increase in the level of VAT applied to solar panels in UK homes ...

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BCC: UK growth too reliant on consumer debt


The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has downgraded its UK gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for the year to ...

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