Current Affairs

Economy shrinks between April and June

ONS says GDP fell as predicted over Q2.

Interest rates rise to 1.75%

UK forecast to fall into recession this year.

SME growth drops by 20% amid shrinking business confidence

Cost of living crisis making it harder for SMEs to grow.

Bank of England scraps mortgage affordability tests

Changes came into effect on Monday.

PM candidates set out tax plans

Truss and Sunak clash over tax policy.

UK CPI inflation reaches 9.4%

June marks the ninth consecutive rate increase.

Wages fall due to cost of living crisis

ONS data shows the fastest rate decline since 2001.

Families receive first cost of living payments

First instalments being paid out from a £37 billion support package.

FCA calls for fair treatment of SMEs

Banks have been told to maintain affordable payment plans.

Economy grows more than expected in May

ONS data shows GDP grew by 0.5%

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