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The latest Business and Finance news making the headlines in the UK

Scam complaints reach highest ever level, data shows

Data published by the Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that fraud and scam complaints have hit their highest ever level.

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Pension pot needed for basic retirement rises to nearly £110,000

The average pension pot required for a basic standard of living in retirement has surged to almost £110,000 in just three years, according to research by the Resolution Foundation.

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SME energy bills predicted to remain above pre-crisis levels

Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) energy bills are expected to remain 70% above pre-crisis rates.

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Business leader confidence fell in August, data reveals

Data published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) has revealed that confidence in the UK economy amongst business leaders fell to -12 in August following a three-year high of +7 in July.

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Scrap fuel duty cut, says RAC

Motoring organisation the RAC has called for a 5p cut in fuel duty to be scrapped in the upcoming Autumn Budget on 30 October.

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HMRC sends 'nudge letters' to crypto investors

HMRC has 'sent nudge' letters to crypto investors who it suspects have failed to pay the correct tax on their gains, according to the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT).

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HMRC debunks top five self assessment 'myths'

HMRC has clarified some common myths about self assessment tax returns.

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Fall in small business confidence as employment costs take a toll, warns FSB

Small business confidence fell back into negative territory in the second quarter of this year, according to research conducted by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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UK has record number of self-employed workers aged 60 or over

The number of self-employed people aged 60 or over has reached a record of almost a million, according to analysis by Rest Less.

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