Sunak's new migration laws may cause inflation to rise, say economists

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‘A matter of time’ before recession despite Hunt’s plan for UK to lead world in economic growth

Forecasts suggest Britain will enter recession - but high inflation has 'constrained' the Bank of England from dropping interest rates, say experts

'Brexit has ruined my business - I've lost so many customers'

'I’m putting the brakes on': How rising interest rates have hammered small businesses

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A simple guide to IR35 tax rules

How national insurance contributions work if you are self-employed, and what Class 4 NI means

Article thumbnail: File photo dated 03/02/22 of an online energy bill, as hundreds of thousands of small and medium-sized businesses will face a multi-pronged hit from the start of April, as energy bill support is slashed and their tax bills rise. PA Photo. Issue date: Friday March 31, 2023. Though household energy support has been kept in place at the current level for another three months, businesses have not been so lucky. See PA story CITY Energy. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire

More than half of women entrepreneurs have been turned down for a loan to start their business

Trials of four-day working week led to less stress, better health and higher profits

More small businesses are taking up legal cases amid economic downturn, lawyers say

Energy firms face £2bn legal claim after allegations they paid brokers 'secret commissions'

Cyber hackers using new 'stepping stone' tactics to squeeze £650,000 out of victims