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 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 10 April 2024 UK the world’s fourth largest exporter. Labour plans to replace business rates with property taxes. Standardised operating profit figures, 4 day week, investment fraud, tax gap, insolvencies & more business news that we thought would

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