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Inflation climbs to 3.5% amid rising household costs
Water, energy and council tax hikes drive increase.HMRC recovers £5.2bn from wealthiest taxpayers
NAO report reveals growing tax gap risk.HMRC to trial end of CT letters
Online accounts will replace paper reminders from June.Financial resilience remains low across UK
One in ten Brits have no savings at all.UK economy posts surprise early-year growth
Services and trade drive stronger-than-expected GDP figures.Many still unready for MTD rollout
Sole traders and accountants face tight deadline.UK unemployment rate hits four-year high
New data signals cooler labour market this spring.BoE trims base rate amid global trade fears
Lower rate raises questions for borrowers and savers alike.UK unemployment hits highest level since 2021
Job market slows as vacancies and pay growth fall.HMRC interest rates to fall from 28 May
0.25% cut follows drop in base rate.