The chances of the UK economy entering a second recession next year have risen, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).
The British economy could find itself facing a period of decline if the skill levels of the workforce do not show marked improvement, it has been claimed.
Many banks and building societies are failing to keep savers properly informed about changes to the interest rates on their accounts, comsumer group Which? has claimed.
With thousands of people predicted to start up their own micro-businesses as unemployment rises, a business group has called on the tax authorities to respect their employment status.
The Treasury has issued nine consultation papers on various aspects of the personal and business tax system in what amounts to a far-reaching overhaul of the entire regime.