Employer NIC hike drives record May job losses

Rising hiring costs slow employment and widen skills gaps.

FCA leads global crackdown on rogue finfluencers

Global week of action targets unlicensed social media advice.

Nearly 149m working days lost to sickness in 2024

Minor illnesses remain top cause of sick leave.

Phone glitch blocks HMRC calls; lines reopen Thursday

Outage follows major phishing breach disclosures.

UK growth forecast downgraded by OECD

Tariffs, inflation and weak sentiment dampen outlook.