This article is an extract from our monthly newsletters. Sign up to receive our full newsletters. Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% Regulation reform offers £9 billion opportunity for small firms Government unveils package of youth employment initiatives Expansion of Jobs Guarantee scheme needed now to tackle NEETs crisis HMRC takes £137 million in late payment interest UK economy saw zero growth in January Self-employed gender pay gap is £51 per day Tax system must truly back UK entrepreneurs HMRC investigations double additional tax from large businesses Grant boost for installing EV chargers for households and businesses Growth in living standards threatened by war in Middle East Self-employed finances in 'fragile' state, warns IPSE Chancellor says plan is right despite uncertain backdrop to Spring Forecast Statement 2026 Spring Statement - the business reaction 2026 Spring Statement - the economic picture 2026 Spring Statement - what to expect 2026 Spring Statement - the political reaction Chancellor should make a NEET exception to her 'policy-free' Spring Forecast