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Chancellor has set herself a 'fiscal trap' ahead of Spring Statement

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set herself a trap with self-imposed fiscal rules that could force her into tax hikes and deeper spending cuts as the economy deteriorates, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.

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Employment Rights amendments do little to address employer concerns

The government's proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill will 'do little to alleviate employer concerns', the Institute of Directors (IoD) has warned.

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Private sector activity expected to fall

Activity in the private sector is expected to fall for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to a growth indicator from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).

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HMRC 'softens' deadline for National Insurance top-ups

HMRC has softened the deadline for people to plug gaps in their National Insurance (NI) record.

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Workers 'put in £31 billion of unpaid overtime' in 2024

UK workers put in £31 billion of unpaid overtime in 2024, according to research carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

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Changes in family spending 'crucial to decarbonisation'

Think tank the Resolution Foundation has suggested that changes in family spending will be the key to the next phase in Britain's decarbonisation drive.

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Gender pay gap 'stubbornly high'

Research carried out by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has suggested that the gender pay gap means women effectively work for free for the first 48 days of the year.

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Businesses warn of National Insurance 'powder keg'

The overwhelming majority of businesses say the rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs) will force them to change their plans, according to research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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Entrepreneurs call for better access to financial products

Better access to financial products for entrepreneurs will encourage more people to launch small businesses, according to research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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