HMRC reverses decision to close telephone helpline
The move comes less than a day after it said the self-assessment helpline would shut for six months. Read More
Chancellor hints at October general election
The PM has already said his “working assumption” is a poll will be held in the second half of this year. Read More
‘Impossible trade-offs’ if no UK growth – Reeves
Rachel Reeves says Labour is “under no illusions” of the challenge if voted in. Read More
UK inflation falls to 3.4% – lowest level for two and a half years
The slower pace of food price rises helped push down overall inflation, along with soft drinks, restaurants and hotels. Read More
Inflation drops to lowest level in over two years
February’s drop to 3.4% means the cost of living is now at its lowest level since September 2021. Read More
HMRC will close tax helpline for half the year
Taxpayers seeking help with self-assessment will need to use online services from 8 April to 30 September. Read More
Electricity upgrade plan includes miles of pylons
New undersea cables and on shore power lines including pylons could add up to £30 a year to energy bills, a new plan suggests. Read More
Magnum-owner to cut jobs and split off ice cream
Unilever is to shed 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off its unit which makes Ben & Jerry’s and Viennetta. Read More
JD Sports accused of ‘irresponsible’ motorbike ad
The retailer has come under fire for an advert showing motorcyclists wearing trainers and doing wheelies. Read More
Evergrande and its founder accused of $78bn fraud
Former billionaire Hui Ka Yan has been fined and faces being banned from the financial markets for life. Read More