Business news 19 April 2024 Consumer confidence reaches highest level in two years. Retail Sales flat. GPs to lose the power to hand out sick notes. SFO outlines new strategy. A new pension tax raid & more business news that

Business news 18 April 2024 Bailey expects a “strong drop” in inflation next month. UK tax burden rising faster than any other rich country. Flexible jobs market booms despite vacancies falling.  Net Zero, tax & fraud loopholes, Thames, Royal Mail 

Business news 17 April 2024 Record numbers start up new businesses. Two-thirds give up on sorting finances. Wage growth outstripping inflation. Unemployment rises. UK set for modest economic recovery.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members.

Business news 15 April 2024 Inflation and unemployment data due. Economy grew in February. BoE finds ‘serious deficiencies’ in economic forecasts. Hunt ready to ‘cut taxes and bet on growth’.  And more business news that we thought would interest our

Business news 12 April 2024 Lenders expect higher default rates. Half of consumers cut back on non-essential spending. Global economy faces decade of weak growth. GDP, Insolvencies, Markets & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James