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MPs warn unfair banking is harming small firms
Treasury Committee says confidence among SMEs has fallen.Interest rates drop delayed to next month
Rate remains unchanged since August last year.UK predicted slowest growth among rich nations
GDP is only expected to rise by approximately 1% in 2025.House prices fall for second month in a row
House prices fell by 0.4% in April.UK GDP at risk from nature degradation
Environmental damage could cause 12% loss to GDP.HMRC releases tool to check NI shortfalls
Tool verifies gaps in NICs back to 2006.New Brexit food checks begin this week
Higher prices and shortages expected.SME energy standing charges too high
Some SMEs costs have risen 1000%.Millions must boost pensions to avert retirement crisis
Number of pensioners renting could double by 2041.Local labour market shows slower growth
Unemployment increases as employment dips.