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Economists warn tax hikes likely in the autumn

13 Jun 2025

Following the 2025 Spending Review, experts have warned that Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have to raise taxes in the Autumn Budget to fill a shortfall of up to £23 billion.

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UK economy shrunk in April

12 Jun 2025

The UK economy contracted by 0.3% in April as tax increases kicked in and exporters faced uncertainty over US trade tariffs.

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Spending review is opportunity to back small business

11 Jun 2025

The government must 'make every taxpayer pound count' in the Spending Review, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned.

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FCA in international crackdown on unlawful finfluencers

10 Jun 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) joined forces with nine international regulators for a week of action to combat the risks of finfluencers on social media.

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Energy costs 'an anchor on our ambition', warns CBI chief

09 Jun 2025

High energy bills in the UK are an 'anchor' on private sector ambitions, according to Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

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Government introduces Pension Schemes Bill

06 Jun 2025

The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which it says will make pensions easier to understand and manage as well as drive better value over the long term.

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