'Digital pound' likely to launch this decade, says Treasury

The Treasury and the Bank of England (BoE) have suggested that a state-backed 'digital pound' is likely to be launched this decade.

Both the Treasury and the Bank said that the public should…

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UK inflation falls to 10.1% in March

UK inflation has dropped, but remains in double-digit levels, as the cost-of-living crisis eased slightly in March.

The annual consumer prices index dropped to 10.1% in March, down from 10.4%…

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Don't miss out on a tax refund for work expenses, HMRC urges

HMRC is urging employed workers to make sure they don't miss out when they claim a refund on work-related expenses.

More than 800,000 taxpayers claimed refunds for work expenses during the…

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Industrial strategy required to 'focus on innovation', says IoD

The Institute of Directors (IoD) has urged the government to create an industrial strategy to help 'define specific long-term priorities for the UK economy'.

A survey carried out…

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Latest guidance for employers

HMRC has published the latest issue of the Employer Bulletin. The August issue has information on various topics, including:

  • tax relief on employee contributions to registered…

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SMEs 'struggling to access finance'

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access finance and working capital, according to a report published by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The…

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Many firms still facing recruitment problems

Many UK firms are still facing hiring issues as a result of challenging economic conditions, according to a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

73% of firms surveyed by the…

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Real Living Wage to increase by 10%

The Real Living Wage is set to increase by 10%, the Living Wage Foundation has announced.

The rate will rise to £12 an hour across the UK and £13.15 an hour in London. The increase will affect…

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Artificial Intelligence will affect jobs and worsen inequality, says IMF

Artificial intelligence (AI) will affect almost 40% of all jobs around the world and deepen inequality, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

In a new analysis, IMF researchers…

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