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UK predicted slowest growth among rich nations
GDP is only expected to rise by approximately 1% in 2025.House prices fall for second month in a row
House prices fell by 0.4% in April.UK GDP at risk from nature degradation
Environmental damage could cause 12% loss to GDP.HMRC releases tool to check NI shortfalls
Tool verifies gaps in NICs back to 2006.New Brexit food checks begin this week
Higher prices and shortages expected.SME energy standing charges too high
Some SMEs costs have risen 1000%.Millions must boost pensions to avert retirement crisis
Number of pensioners renting could double by 2041.Local labour market shows slower growth
Unemployment increases as employment dips.UK inflation hits two-and-a-half year low
Food and household goods prices decline.Banks lift mortgage rates
Rise due to expected BoE rate cut delays.
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Current news
Report reveals HMRC service wait times for taxpayers
Taxpayers have waited for a total of 800 years.
Staff rates fall while pay growth rises
Workplaces drop but salaries increase over April.
Interest rates to remain at 16-year high
Rate of 5.25% maintained for the sixth time.