Some SMEs costs have risen 1000%.
Current Affairs
Millions must boost pensions to avert retirement crisis
Number of pensioners renting could double by 2041.
Banks lift mortgage rates
Rise due to expected BoE rate cut delays.
Government borrowing higher than forecast
Borrowing for the year £6.6 billion higher than expected.
Interest rates may increase renewable energy costs
£29 billion could be added to energy bills by 2050.
Unemployment rises as job market falters
Unemployment rate rose to highest level in 6 months.
Inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Down to 3.2% in March, from 3.4% in February.
650K HMRC calls abandoned in February
Waiting times are still above the annual average.
Interest rate for director’s loans frozen at 2.25%
The rate is held for the second year running.
UK nears recovery as GDP grows
Data indicates a 0.1% rise in GDP.
UK passport prices to increase
The second increase in passport prices in 14 months.
Brexit charges could lead to higher food prices
Fees of up to £145 effective from 30 April.
Enhanced Child Benefit payments set to commence
Significant uplift for families from 6 April.
House prices grow slowly in March
Higher mortgage rates affecting affordability.
Here’s what’s going up on ‘National Price Hike Day’
Council tax, water bills, broadband and train prices are all increasing.
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