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Current Affairs
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.
Chancellor hopes to keep triple lock for pensions
Lock guarantees pensions rise by highest average earnings growth.
April redundancy rule changes
Certain employees will have special redundancy protections.
PM announces SME reform package
Initiative supported by £60 million.
Record 6.7 million people in financial difficulty
Requests for debt help are increasing.
Price soars expected on 1 April
National Price Hike Day sees across-the-board increases.
Treasury warned over new SME rules
Basel 3.1 supposedly risks banks’ ability to lend.
Increased shopping boosts economy
The economy grew by 0.2%, fueling optimism.
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