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The latest Business and Finance news making the headlines in the UK

Government introduces Pension Schemes Bill

The government has introduced the Pension Schemes Bill, which it says will make pensions easier to understand and manage as well as drive better value over the long term.

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Cost of minimum retirement lifestyle has fallen amid lower energy prices

The minimum amount someone needs in retirement has fallen, amid lower energy prices and people's changing expectations, according to a report from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

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Recovery in business confidence underway

A recovery in business confidence underway with optimism rising among commercial leaders, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).

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IFS outlines 'four big decisions' for Spending Review

Ahead of the 2025 Spending Review on 11 June, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has outlined four 'big decisions' for the government to make.

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HMRC names and shames employers failing to pay NLW

HMRC recently named and shamed UK employers who have failed to pay their employees the National Living Wage (NLW) or the National Minimum Wage (NMW).

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Chancellor outlines pension 'megafunds' plans

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out government plans to double the number of so-called pension 'megafunds' by 2030.

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New report outlines path to cut firms' net zero costs

A report carried out by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has outlined a path to help cut carbon emissions and costs for small firms.

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IMF updates growth forecast for UK economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised its growth forecast for the UK economy and now anticipates growth of 1.2% this year.

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Household Support Fund 'needs reforming'

Think tank the Resolution Foundation has stated that the Household Support Fund needs renewing and reforming to ensure it continues to help families through the cost-of-living squeeze.

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