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Nine million pensioners to regain winter fuel support
Pensioners earning under £35k to get winter fuel cash again.FCA leads global crackdown on rogue finfluencers
Global week of action targets unlicensed social media advice.Nearly 149m working days lost to sickness in 2024
Minor illnesses remain top cause of sick leave.Phone glitch blocks HMRC calls; lines reopen Thursday
Outage follows major phishing breach disclosures.HMRC clarifies VAT reclaim for private schools
Schools get guidance on reclaiming historic VAT.UK growth forecast downgraded by OECD
Tariffs, inflation and weak sentiment dampen outlook.Public confidence in HMRC hits new low
Poor service and confusion drive dissatisfaction.Ministers plan to cut 50,000 civil service jobs
Final phase of spending review begins.Business tax arrears hit £28bn a month
Rising employer NI and tariffs deepen debt worries.Private school VAT drives 2.5% pupil fall
Enrolment dips after VAT adds 20% to fees.
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Current news
Retail sales hit highest levels since 2022
Gold and gadgets lift September’s online spending.
UK deficit reaches £100bn at mid-year point
ONS reports highest half-year borrowing since 2020.
Inflation holds at 3.8% for third month
Steady prices ease pressure on further rate cuts.