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Business

Businesses struggling to keep head above water, says S&P

S&P Global Market Intelligence suggests private sector confidence collapse and significant output decline in April, with firms reporting “more of a struggle” to survive after Chancellor’s tax rises kicked in

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Regulation

Spring Statement 2025: Key points

During her Spring Statement, the Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out the plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.

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Economy

OECD cuts growth forecasts

Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Statement next week, the OECD has downgraded the UK’s growth prospects.