News desk

The latest tax, employment, business and economic news affecting firms and individuals alike. Updated each day.

24 May

Q1 economic growth confirmed at 0.3 per cent

23 May

Inflation falls to 2.4 per cent

22 May

Tax credit errors cost £2.3 billion in 2010-11

22 May

Scotland 'can afford' independence, says First Minister

21 May

Retail footfall figures up one per cent

20 May

Uncertainty over financing later life needs

17 May

Businesses say high streets 'can be revitalised'

16 May

Bank raises economic growth forecast

15 May

G8 expected to boost Northern Ireland economy

15 May

Unemployment increases slightly in first quarter