Business News

17 Apr 2025

Business confidence falls to two-year low

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

Inflation falls as result of lower petrol prices

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

Companies House begins to verify identities

A new service has been launched that allows individuals to verify their identity directly with Companies House through GOV.UK.

14 Apr 2025

Spending Review 'could brighten living standards outlook'

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

Business group welcomes launch of Code of Practice

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 rises 'most likely response' to US tariffs

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

Pension reforms needed to help people through retirement

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

Government calls time on red tape for pubs, clubs, and restaurants

Pubs, clubs and restaurants will benefit from a reduction in the red tape that has stifled hospitality business, the government said.

07 Apr 2025

UK firms show 'resilience' as exports grow in January

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

Confidence amongst business leaders 'remains low'

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

Loan charge review calls for evidence

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

Minimum wage rose on 1 April

Increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) took effect from 1 April.

01 Apr 2025

Campaigners call for tougher action on fraud

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

Employment reforms continue to stifle businesses' hiring intentions

The government's employment reforms are causing employers to put their hiring plans on hold, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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