24th November 2017. Household Spending Boost Props Up GDP The UK economy has continued to expand in the third quarter, official figures yesterday confirmed, thanks to a rebound in household spending and modest levels of business investment. Despite a far

24/11/2017 Background for Autumn Budget 2017 (UK) While the media tend to focus on party political differences that generate more heat than light when reporting the Budget, the scope and scale of documents generated by HM Treasury to support Autumn

24th November 2017. Brexit Fear Leads To Stockpiled Goods Businesses in the UK are stockpiling goods because of worries that Brexit could disrupt their international supply chains, according to consultants KPMG. Warehouse space has been filling up at record rates, with companies

24/11/2017 Preventing pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work (UK) From employers, managers and HR professionals to employees, job applicants and employee representatives, everyone  is catered for by new Acas guidance explaining how to reduce the chance of pregnancy and maternity

24/11/2017 New Bill establishes framework for future UK-EU customs relationship (UK) A new Bill that will enable the government to establish a UK customs regime that is independent of the EU and ensure VAT and excise law continues to operate