UK's investment rates worse than every other G7 country

Jul 30, 2024

The UK has the lowest rates of investment of any other country in the G7, according to analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

It found that, compared to the USA, Germany,…

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UK economy grew by more than previously estimated during first quarter

Jul 26, 2024

The UK economy grew by more than initially estimated at the start of this year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The economy grew by 0.7% between January and…

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Congratulations Jordon!

Jul 23, 2024

We are pleased to share some exciting Armstrongs news. Team member Jordon Knowles has recently passed her final Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exam to become a fully qualified…

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Average earnings just £16 a week higher than 2010

Jul 19, 2024

Real average earnings are just £16 a week higher than they were 14 years ago, according to research conducted by the Resolution Foundation.

The think tank said that the UK's labour market backdrop…

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HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion

Jul 15, 2024

HMRC has not fined a single enabler of offshore tax evasion in five years, data released in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has revealed.

This is despite HMRC having landmark…

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UK economy grew by more than previously estimated during first quarter

Jul 10, 2024

The UK economy grew by more than initially estimated at the start of this year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The economy grew by 0.7% between January and…

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Business ready to work in partnership with Labour government

Jul 10, 2024

The UK's business groups have pledged to work in partnership with the new Labour government to revitalise the nation's economy.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is the new Prime Minister after…

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Average earnings just £16 a week higher than 2010

Jul 08, 2024

Real average earnings are just £16 a week higher than they were 14 years ago, according to research conducted by the Resolution Foundation.

The think tank said that the UK's labour market backdrop…

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Tax gap at record high

Jul 05, 2024

The UK's tax gap estimate rose to a record to £39.8 billion in 2022/23 as small businesses accounted for almost two thirds of unpaid tax, according to HMRC's data.

The tax gap was 4.8%, which…

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