Private sector activity expected to fall
Activity in the private sector is expected to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to a Growth Indicator from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Business volumes in the…
SWFS Market Update with Shaun Wood – Staying Focused Amid Uncertainty
With recent market fluctuations and ongoing global events, we understand that you may have concerns about your investments. To help address these concerns, we’ve put together a short video featuring…
New company car advisory fuel rates
New company car advisory fuel rates have been published and took effect from 1 March 2025. The guidance states: ‘you can use the previous rates for up to one month from…
Tailored tax reliefs boost alcohol sector
The government has introduced a package of support that it says will help the alcohol sector to grow. From 1 February, draught relief has increased to knock 1p off duty…
£35m gap in NICs plugged to top up state pensions
People plugging gaps in their National Insurance contributions (NICs) have added £35 million to their State Pensions since last April, according to figures from HMRC. More than 37,000 online payments…
Rate cut brings ‘measure of relief’ to business
Businesses will get a ‘measure of relief’ after interest rates were cut by the Bank of England, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The Bank cut the base rate…
Higher than expected inflation underlines business challenges
The higher-than-expected rise in the rate of inflation underlines the real challenges businesses face, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation…
IMF upgrades UK’s economic outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for the UK economy this year. The global institution upgraded its prediction for UK growth to 1.6% for this year…
Government launches Industrial Strategy Advisory Council
The UK government has launched a new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council which brings together business leaders from across the UK to offer advice. The government says the Industrial Strategy will…
Government must reset EU trade relations, urges BCC
The need for the UK government to reset trade relations with the EU continues to grow, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC report,…
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