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27 Feb 2018
Productivity growth ‘strongest since 2008’
UK productivity showed the strongest successive quarters of growth in the second half of last year, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the 6 months to December 2017, productivity growth saw higher levels than any... Read more
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Productivity growth ‘strongest since 2008’27 Feb 2018
Scottish income tax changes approved
The Scottish government has approved an overhaul of the Scottish income tax system, which will introduce new rates and bands from 6 April 2018. Under the new system, most taxpayers in Scotland will fall into one of 5 income tax... Read more
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Scottish income tax changes approved21 Feb 2018
More workers aim to become self-employed
The number of workers in the UK who plan to become their own boss has almost doubled in the past year, according to research. Aldermore polled 2,003 adults and found that 29% aim to start their own business in the... Read more
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More workers aim to become self-employed20 Feb 2018
Firms urged into agency worker rethink
The majority of firms that use agency workers have maintained or increased their use in the last 5 years, according to research. A survey by the Resolution Foundation of 500 firms found that 43% had increased their share of agency... Read more
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Firms urged into agency worker rethink20 Feb 2018
Tax-free childcare fully rolled out
The government has announced its tax-free childcare scheme is open to all eligible families, almost a year after it was initially launched. Working parents who earn more than £120 a week and less than £100,000 a year are eligible for... Read more
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Tax-free childcare fully rolled out20 Feb 2018
First-time buyers soar to 11-year high
More first-time buyers took out mortgages in 2017 than any time over the last decade, according to research. A report by UK Finance showed that a total of 365,000 first-time buyer mortgages were completed last year – up 7.4% on... Read more
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First-time buyers soar to 11-year high
