Retail sales grow steadily in April

Retailers hope sales will improve over the summer.

Strike action will impact HMRC helplines.

Over 400 HMRC employees will strike from 10 May.

Government launches cryptoassets consultation

Proposed changes will introduce new rules for DeFi transactions.

Government extends VAT exemption for pharmacists

New zero-rating rules apply from 1 May.

Government writes off nearly £1bn in Covid grants

Public Accounts Committee criticises business department.