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CIPD: Spring statement fails to support employers, risking productivity and jobs
The government’s 2025 spring statement has come under fire from the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development,...
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Throwing more money at HMRC won’t fix Britain’s £40bn tax gap, warns leading tax expert
The government’s pledge to invest £300 million in HMRC over the next five years to close the UK’s tax gap...
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Business reaction to Reeves’s spring statement: confidence remains fragile as costs rise and support lags
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 spring statement today, outlining £14 billion in cuts to restore the UK’s fiscal headroom...
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Spring statement 2025 key points: what businesses need to know
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her spring statement today, unveiling a £14 billion package of cuts and new investments aimed at...
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UK commits £3.25bn to public services and AI in spring statement to drive growth and productivity
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged £3.25 billion to public service reform in her spring statement, placing artificial intelligence (AI) and...
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Fevertree sales fizz in US with 9% boost, offsetting UK slowdown
Fevertree has reported a strong full-year performance, with surging US sales helping to counterbalance a dip in its domestic UK...
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UK inflation dips to 2.8% in February but pressure on interest rates remains
Inflation in the UK eased more than expected in February, falling to 2.8 per cent from 3 per cent in...
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Court of Appeal ruling empowers businesses to reclaim hidden energy broker fees
A landmark ruling by the Court of Appeal has set a powerful legal precedent in the battle against energy mis-selling,...
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Radiation in Cargo: A Simple Method to Detect It Before Shipping
You’ve probably never thought about radiation in your cargo. Most people don’t, and yet this invisible threat actually poses real...
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Ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting: What employers need to know
Gender pay gap reporting for large employers was introduced in 2017. The Government’s view is that this has improved transparency...
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