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Economy grew by 0.6% in first quarter of the year
'Disproportionate tax burden' closing two pubs a day
Government must fix 'broken business rates'
ICAEW encourages taxpayers to sign up to Making Tax Digital
HMRC reminds parents to extend Child Benefit claims
Long-term borrowing costs reach highest level since 1998
Chancellor's tax on EVs 'could create hole in Treasury's finances'
Small businesses 'frozen out of EU markets'
Bank of England faces dilemma after holding interest rates

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14 May 2026

Economy grew by 0.6% in first quarter of the year

The UK economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

13 May 2026

'Disproportionate tax burden' closing two pubs a day

A total of 161 pubs closed across Britain in the first three months of 2026, an equivalent of almost two a day, according to figures from the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).

12 May 2026

Government must fix 'broken business rates'

The government must take the chance to fix the UK's broken business rates system, says the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

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