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UK Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly but Recovery Remains Elusive

Consumer confidence in the UK saw a modest improvement in March, rising by one point to -19, according to the…

Inheritance Tax Revenues Hit Record £7 Billion, HMRC Reports

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have reached £7 billion between April 2024 and…

BBC, ITV, BT, and IMG Fined £4.2 Million for Colluding on Freelance Pay

The BBC, ITV, BT, and IMG have been fined a total of £4.2 million after admitting to colluding on pay…

UK on Track for Nationwide Full-Fibre Broadband by 2027, Says Ofcom

The UK is on course to provide nearly every household with full-fibre broadband by 2027, according to Ofcom, marking a…

Bentley Advances EV Transition Despite Customer Resistance

Luxury carmaker Bentley is moving ahead with its transition to electric vehicles (EVs), even as some loyal customers remain reluctant…

HMRC Under Fire for Surge in “Corrected” R&D Tax Relief Claims

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has significantly increased the number of Research and Development (R&D) tax relief claims it has…