Rising costs and weak demand hit employment levels.

Stricter rules and fraud clampdowns hit small claims.

Recession risks grow, but accountants defy decline.

Fewer transactions and policy changes cut SDLT revenue sharply.

Strengthened ties could improve growth and reduce red tape.

25% of cars sold in the UK in November were electric.

Processing time for applications extended to eight weeks.

Helping users save time with AI-powered answers.

HMRC urges vigilance against phishing ahead of deadline.