UK inflation falls to 10.1% in March
UK inflation has dropped, but remains in double-digit levels, as the cost-of-living crisis eased slightly in March. The annual consumer prices index dropped to 10.1% in March, down from 10.4%…
PAC criticises government for billions lost to error and fraud
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has criticised the government for losing billions of taxpayers’ money to fraud and error in pandemic support. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is ‘effectively…
£177.6 million lost to impersonation scams in 2022
£177.6 million was lost to impersonation scams in 2022, data published by trade association UK Finance has revealed. The data showed that there were 45,367 cases of impersonation scams in…
Summer 2023 Newsletter
It’s taking a while to shake off colder temperatures, although there are glimpses of warmer weather ahead. The same might be said of the economy, with the Office for Budget…
Small businesses at risk as energy costs rise
The end of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS) on 1 April could threaten the future of hundreds of thousands of small firms, according to research by the Federation of…
Two freeports confirmed for Wales
Two freeports have been confirmed for Wales by the UK and Welsh governments. Celtic Freeport, covering Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and Anglesey Freeport will each be backed by £26…
Bank of England raises UK interest rates to 4.25%
Interest rates have been increased to 4.25% from 4% by the Bank of England (BoE) as it tries to slow rising prices. The BoE’s decision to increase rates for the…
In the Spotlight – Sukhi Khangura
Our In the Spotlight series lets you get to know some of our team better. That might be their hobbies, favourite book or what they would take to a desert…
Advisory fuel rates for company cars
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2023. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
‘Digital pound’ likely to launch this decade, says Treasury
The Treasury and the Bank of England (BoE) have suggested that a state-backed ‘digital pound’ is likely to be launched this decade. Both the Treasury and the Bank said that the…
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