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Business news 8 October 2025

The UK economy faces renewed pressure as the EU unveils punitive steel tariffs that could devastate British exports, while the Financial Conduct Authority confirms an £11bn compensation bill for car finance lenders. Amid calls from accountants to ease the tax burden on businesses, global trade projections improve modestly, and gold surges past $4,000 an ounce.

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Business News – 9 October 2025

Confidence among UK businesses remains fragile as tax uncertainty, a slowing housing market, and questions over the sustainability of the AI-driven market boom weigh on sentiment. Kemi Badenoch’s promise to abolish stamp duty and new government plans for unemployment insurance offer relief on the domestic front, but global warnings from the IMF and Bank of England suggest that financial markets could face a sharp correction. Precious metals soared to new highs as investors sought safety, while insolvency appointments continued to rise.

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Business news 10 October 2025

Uncertainty continues to hang over the UK economy as the Chancellor weighs how to fill a £30 billion hole in the public finances. A leading think tank says raising income tax would be the “least damaging” option, while businesses brace for higher borrowing costs and weaker demand. The Bank of England’s Catherine Mann insists rates must stay high to tame inflation, and new data suggests the jobs market may finally be stabilising after a long slowdown. On the high street, falling footfall and soft consumer confidence underline a fragile recovery. Markets remain cautious despite strong US tech gains, and today’s insolvency list stays heavy — a reminder that many firms are still struggling to keep credit flowing.

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Business news 13 October 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure over tax reforms as productivity surges and household debt hits a 20-year low. The IFS warns against “directionless tinkering,” while the BRC and Co-op caution that new business rate changes could squeeze small retailers. Meanwhile, markets remain volatile on renewed US-China trade tensions, and insolvency filings climbed again last week.

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