Record long-term sickness could harm economy
UK’s workforce is 700,000 smaller than pre-Covid levels.
UK enters recession amid economic challenges
GDP falls by 0.3%.
HMRC cautions self-assessment customers against scammers
There has been a 14% increase in suspicious contacts.
UK annual inflation remains stable at 4%
Food and furniture costs ease.
Hunt responds to labour market statistics
Real wage growth remains positive.