Retailers urge Budget to restore business confidence

Rates reform top of independent retailers’ Budget asks.

Bank holds base rate at 4% ahead of Budget

Tight vote signals caution ahead of the Budget.

Strategy pledges growth‑friendly rules for UK finance

Government targets competitiveness in regulatory overhaul.

HMRC guidance brings crypto reporting framework closer

Platforms must report users’ crypto data from 2026.

HMRC interest rates to fall from 28 May

0.25% cut follows drop in base rate.