UK labour market remains under pressure
76% of businesses attempting to recruit faced difficulties.Firms urged to fortify supply chains
Businesses face significant risks from disruptions.Over-50s self-employment soars
Self-employed workforce sees major shift since pandemic.HMRC issues cryptoassets tax reminder
Non-compliance may result in penalties.Economic confidence index declines in December
Business leaders more optimistic about their own enterprises.National Insurance cut boosts UK households
More than 27 million people to benefit from 2p reduction.HMRC enforces tighter rules on ‘side hustle tax’
Sellers brace for clampdown on online platforms.UKEF introduces enhanced financing for small businesses
Export credit agency doubles limit for trade finance.Less than a month until self-assessment deadline
Over 25,000 returns filed over Christmas period.December sees fall in private sector activity
CBI calls for measures to boost sustainable growth.
