Government urged to ‘stop dithering’ and publish environment plan

Environmental campaigners urging Government to publish long-term plan to address a "creeping catastrophe" .

Tax rises likely to be on agenda for Chancellor’s Budget

Philip Hammond expected to announce tax rises as part of 2017 Budget this Wednesday.

Business rate rise ‘to hit profits of small firms’

More than half of small companies facing hike in business rates next month fear profits could fall as a result.

Property market sees New Year rise in mortgage approvals

Mortgage approvals for home-buyers reached highest level in almost a year during early weeks of 2017.

Banks report highest mortgage lending since 2008

Home loans reached strongest levels in nine years, showing signs the property market is resilient to UK's economic conditions.

UK ‘still a valuable place for company growth’

Britain continues to be valuable place for business growth in eyes of investors despite ongoing political uncertainty.