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2026 Spring Statement - the business reaction

Business groups, including the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have reacted to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 2026 Spring Statement speech.

03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - the economic picture

Within her Spring Statement speech, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed that the Office for Budget Responsibility's (OBR's) latest economic forecast shows that inflation, borrowing and debt interest are falling while investment is rising.

03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - what to expect

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the 2026 Spring Statement today. We will keep you up to date on the key Spring Statement announcements and supply a summary, which will appear on our website.

03 Mar 2026

2026 Spring Statement - the political reaction

Addressing the House of Commons, Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the 2026 Spring Statement to unveil updated economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

03 Mar 2026

Chancellor should make a NEET exception to her 'policy-free' Spring Forecast

The Chancellor should use the Spring Forecast to take action on youth unemployment, says the Resolution Foundation.

02 Mar 2026

Government publishes UK Sustainability Reporting Standards

On 25 February, the Department for Business and Trade issued the final versions of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS).

27 Feb 2026

Government urged to cut business energy costs

The government must deliver a robust national strategy to cut business energy costs, according to the UK's business and trade bodies.

26 Feb 2026

Warning over April cost crunch for small businesses

A looming cost crunch this April that could push many small firms to breaking point, warns the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

25 Feb 2026

Uptick in tax receipts helps boost government finances

Data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that increases in Capital Gains Tax (CGT), employers' National Insurance contributions (NICs) and Income Tax receipts helped the government reach a record surplus in January.

24 Feb 2026

Employment Rights Act risks being a handbrake on hiring

More than a third of UK employers plan to reduce the recruitment of permanent staff due to the Employment Rights Act's (ERA) reforms, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

23 Feb 2026

Fiscal policy 'needs a rethink', says business group

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned the government that the UK's current fiscal policy 'needs a rethink'.

20 Feb 2026

Uncertainty hanging over UK trade prospects

UK import and export trade prospects remain uncertain, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

19 Feb 2026

Inflation rate falls to 3% in year to January

The UK inflation rate was 3% in the year to January, down from 3.4% in December, according to the latest date from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

18 Feb 2026

Government urged to scrap 'unfair holiday tax'

Over 200 hospitality and leisure CEOs have urged the government to scrap plans for a Visitor Levy in England.

17 Feb 2026

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