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28 Mar 2024

AI could replace up to 8 million UK jobs, warns report

Up to eight million UK jobs are at risk from the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), according to a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

27 Mar 2024

NMW is the 'single most successful economic policy in a generation', says think tank

The introduction of the UK's National Minimum Wage (NMW) in 1999 is the single most successful economic policy in a generation, according to the Resolution Foundation.

26 Mar 2024

HMRC's services having a negative impact on SME productivity

The productivity and efficiency of SMEs is suffering as a result of poor HMRC services, according to members of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

25 Mar 2024

Small businesses still hampered by late payments, warns FSB

Small UK firms are still being hampered by late payments, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

22 Mar 2024

Interest rate decision prolongs uncertainty for firms, warns BCC

The Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates at 5.25% prolongs the period of uncertainty for firms, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

21 Mar 2024

HMRC halts helpline closures

HMRC has halted its plans to restrict taxpayer helplines and direct people to online services instead.

20 Mar 2024

HMRC closes self assessment helpline for six months a year

HMRC will close its self assessment helpline for six months every year and urge taxpayers to use its online services instead.

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