Recession fears grow amid stagnating economy

Concerns grow as economy shrinks by 0.1% in March.

Is hybrid working here to stay?

8 in 10 say they want to do hybrid work in the future.

4 in 5 employers ‘negatively impacted’ by NICs rise

BCC reports increased staffing costs and decreased investment.

HMRC suspends payment of some R&D tax credits

Delays expected as HMRC clamps down on abuse.

Experts call for rethink of online sales tax

Critics doubt tax would effectively address business rates balance.

Brexit cross-border tax complexities cost UK economy £47bn

Administrative costs hurt businesses even more.

Sunak sets out ‘plan for growth’ but falls short of immediate support

Chancellor insists the Government “stands ready to do more”.

UK inflation hits 40-year high of 9%

Macroeconomy now businesses’ number one concern.

Regular pay tumbles in first quarter of 2022

Only growth in bonuses keeps total pay growth positive.

GDP fell by 0.1% in March 2022

Fears of recession as monthly GDP contracts.

Over 65,000 file self-assessment on first day

Almost 300,000 more than the first tax day of 2018.

Companies House powers strengthened

Government aims to tackle abuse of limited partnerships.

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