ECONOMY Economy defies expectations with 0.3% growth BBC News City AM Daily Mail The Guardian The Independent The UK economy grew by 0.3% in March, surpassing analysts' expectations of a contraction. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) data also shows growth of...

REGULATION Small businesses welcome late payment crackdown The Independent Daily Mail Small businesses have welcomed new legislation aimed at curbing late payments, calling it a "historic moment." The King's Speech introduced measures that empower the Small Business...

TAX ICAEW chief calls for a simpler system City AM Alan Vallance, chief executive of the ICAEW, says Britain's tax code is one of the most complex globally, warning that this can mean significant challenges for businesses. He highlights that nine in ten chartered...

OUTLOOK Economy faces growth hit if conflict continues The Daily Telegraph The Times The UK economy may stagnate and slip close to recession if the Middle East conflict continues throughout the year, according to a report from EY. The analysis suggests that the...

TAX Inheritance tax reforms could push British family businesses overseas City AM In a commentary piece for the City A.M., Simon Malkiel, partner and head of wealth and succession at Howard Kennedy, argues that greater concern should focus not on non-doms leaving...

EMPLOYMENT Retailers warn over pressure on jobs market The Daily Telegraph Retail leaders have warned that rising employment costs are reducing hiring and putting pressure on jobs in the retail and hospitality sectors, particularly for younger workers. The British...

ECONOMY UK economy faces significant inflation threat Daily Mail Daily Mirror The Times The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may significantly impact Britain's economy, with inflation potentially rising to 5.8% if the situation persists, according to the Institute...

ECONOMY UK borrowing costs hit 28-year high Financial Times The Daily Telegraph BBC News Daily Mirror UK borrowing costs have surged to their highest levels since 1998, driven by the ongoing Iran war and political uncertainty ahead of this week’s local elections. The...

TAX Huel founder issues wealth tax warning The Daily Telegraph Julian Hearn, the founder of meal replacement drink firm Huel, has warned that increasing UK wealth taxes - especially bringing capital gains tax closer to income tax rates - would be "incredibly unfair"...

TAX Stride: IHT raid will hit family businesses The Daily Telegraph The Conservatives have voiced concerns that the Government's proposed inheritance tax changes will force family businesses to sell to foreign buyers. Sir Mel Stride, the Shadow Chancellor, has warned...