Britain faces a shortage of 44,000 EV-trained mechanics as electric vehicle adoption rises, with independent garages slow to invest in training. Read more: UK faces looming shortage of EV mechanics as transition gathers pace
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns oil at $150 could trigger a global recession, as energy costs, inflation and geopolitical risks reshape the economic outlook. Read more: Blackrock chief warns $150 oil could trigger global recession
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A proposed UK holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and reduce tourism spending by £1.8bn, with industry leaders warning it would harm growth and competitiveness. Read more: Holiday tax could cost 33,000 jobs and £700m in lost revenue, industry warns
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Farmers and business owners launch a High Court challenge against UK inheritance tax reforms, arguing the government failed to properly consult on major APR and BPR changes. Read more: Farmers launch High Court challenge over inheritance tax reforms amid consultation row
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A tribunal ruling could see public EV charging VAT reduced to 5%, potentially lowering costs for drivers and aligning rates with home charging. Read more: Tribunal ruling could cut public EV charging VAT to 5%, raising prospect of cheaper charging
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Financial experts urge Rachel Reeves to rethink plans to cap National Insurance relief on pensions at £2,000, warning it could damage retirement savings and employer schemes. Read more: Experts warn pension tax cap risks undermining retirement savings as pressure mounts on Chancellor to rethink
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UK mid-sized firms could generate £105bn in additional revenue by 2030 through AI adoption, according to research by Cebr as HSBC launches a £5bn AI productivity finance initiative. Read more: AI adoption could unlock £105bn revenue boost for UK mid-sized firms by 2030
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British expats returning from Dubai amid the Middle East conflict fear unexpected UK tax bills as emergency returns risk breaching the 183-day residency rule. Read more: British expats fleeing Middle East conflict fear unexpected UK tax bills
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Companies House has suspended its WebFiling service after a security flaw exposed sensitive company data including directors’ addresses and dates of birth. Read more: Companies House suspends online filing service after cyber vulnerability exposes director data
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UK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants and hospitality, highlighting a fragile economy ahead of potential inflation shocks from the Middle East conflict. Read more: UK economy stalls in January as hospitality slowdown drags growth to zero
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