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Government targets late payments to protect SMEs
New rules aim to end crippling payment delays.Economy stagnates for second consecutive month
Economic slowdown persists, defying growth predictions.Capital gains tax receipts double
Higher property taxes prompt sales ahead of possible rate hikes.Budget uncertainty dampens economic growth
Government’s first budget impacts business confidence.HMRC chases directors for unpaid taxes
225% rise in liability notices issued to company directors.Government plans late-payment crackdown
New measures introduced to boost small businesses’ cashflow.Brexit red tape impacts goods trade
Smaller UK producers halt exports as trade costs increase.UK inflation steady at 2.2% in August
Airfare increases offset lower fuel and hospitality costs.Women’s living standards at risk of decline
Significant cuts will impact women’s finances by 2027.4 in 10 SME directors worried about closure
SMEs fear closures amid rising taxes and lack of support.