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 9 April 2024 IR35 rules fuel crisis in self-employment. IMF warns BoE over interest rates & ‘fragilities’ in private credit market. Retail sales climb 3.5%, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would interest our members. James

Business news 8 April 2024 Over £10bn lost in fraud and error on Covid support schemes. Workers now have a legal right to request flexible working.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations

Business news 4 April 2024 Not all economists see clouds ahead. Gold hits new high. FSB criticises FCA. London jobs plan.  And more business news that we thought would interest our members. James Salmon, Operations Director. Not all economists see

Business news 3 April 2024 UK manufacturing returns to growth. Consumers cut back on borrowing. Services inflation expected to cool. Gen Z workers fail to impress employers.  Fraud, HMRC, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would interest our members.