Business News

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Public told to be wary of 'spoofing' scams

Bank TSB has warned the public to be wary of so-called 'spoofing' scams during 'scam season'.

Have you made your financial New Year's resolutions?

With 2026 just around the corner, you may wish to consider creating some financial New Year's resolutions.

Don't forget to file your self assessment tax return

HMRC has urged taxpayers to file their self assessment tax returns early.

Seasonal workers urged to check their pay

HMRC has urged seasonal workers to check their pay to ensure they're not out of pocket.

IHT reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5 million for farmers and businesses

The level of the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) thresholds will be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, the government has announced.

Wages flatline and unemployment rises as jobs market softens

A report carried out by the Resolution Foundation has found that the UK labour market is softening whilst wages stagnate and unemployment rises.

Public contract bids disappearing into a black hole, say small firms

Small firms are being shut out of billions in public contracts as bids disappear into a 'black hole' of unanswered feedback and red tape, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) warns.

Interest rates cut to 3.75%

The Bank of England has cut interest rates from 4% to 3.75%, bringing the cost of borrowing down to its lowest level in nearly three years.

UK Treasury to regulate cryptocurrency under new legislation

The UK will bring cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, into a regulatory framework, with legislation due by 2027.

UK inflation falls to 3.2% in November

UK inflation fell by more than expected in November amid a slowdown in food prices, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Weaknesses holding UK economy back, CBI warns

The latest economic forecast from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has warned that 'underlying weaknesses' are holding the UK economy back.

Budget unlikely to be growth game changer

The Autumn Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy, with the nation's growth outlook remaining subdued, according to research from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).