Unexpected drop in inflation could impact BoE interest rate decision.

Long-term economic issues impact UK businesses.

Contraction comes amid wet weather and strikes.

Deal part of HMRC’s bid to ease pressure on phone and post staff.

35% of retirees wish they had planned for retirement earlier.

Warning comes amid hints of interest rate rises.

CIOT remains concerned about HMRC’s ‘volume approach’ to claims.

Rising interest rates adding pressure to finances.

ONS previously said the economy declined by 1.2% in 2021.