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Benefit Cuts Will Push More People Into Poverty, Warns Citizens Advice Boss

The Labour government’s proposed cuts to disability benefits will drive more people into poverty and make it harder for them to find work, Citizens...

Government Announces Plans to Simplify Tax Returns for Side Hustlers

The UK government has announced a move to simplify the tax process for up to 300,000 people with side hustles, such as selling items...

Car Sharing Gains Traction but Faces Tough Challenges

Car sharing is changing urban mobility, but companies are struggling to stay profitable. The idea of cars as a service is gaining popularity, yet...

British Steel Industry Calls for Capped Energy Prices to Remain Competitive

The British steel industry is urging the UK government to introduce capped energy prices for heavy industry, similar to those in France and Germany, to help offset high electricity costs and...

Economists Urge UK Chancellor to Reconsider Fiscal Strategy Amid Rising Spending Pressures

Leading economists are calling on UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider her fiscal approach as she prepares to deliver her spring statement on March...

UK Economy Shrinks in January: Recession Fears Grow Ahead of Spring Statement

The UK economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.1% in January 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), dealing a blow to Chancellor Rachel...

Apple Challenges UK Demand for Encrypted Data in Secret Court Hearing

Apple is contesting a UK government order requiring access to users' highly encrypted data in a confidential high court hearing. The appeal will be...

UK’s Living Standards Decline Amid Stagnant Wages and Welfare Cuts

The UK has slipped down the rankings of affluent nations after nearly a decade of welfare cuts and stagnant incomes, according to a new...

Retail Crime on the Rise: Shoplifting and Abuse Surge in UK Stores

Retail crime is escalating across the UK, with nearly a quarter of Britons witnessing shoplifting or the abuse of shop workers in the past...

UK Housing Market Slows as Buyers Face Challenges

Momentum in the UK housing market weakened in February as concerns over interest rates, inflation, and the looming stamp duty deadline dampened confidence. Buyer...

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