Monthly borrowing figures start to climb down

Borrowing in June 2021 was the second highest on record.

Simplified tax reporting for self-employed announced

A fifth of self-employed people will face extra one-off costs.

National Food Strategy calls for £3bn salt and sugar tax

It could cost households up to £172 a year.

Government borrowing eases in May

Tax receipts were £1.7bn higher than predicted.

R&D tax credit scheme a ‘costly failure’, says report

Companies invest less than before the policy’s introduction.