Levies add up to more than 50% of profits, says lobby group

Britain poised to drop to seventh in list of world’s largest economies

Old, disabled and those in rural areas might be unable to access cheapest retailers

Watchdog intervenes after Carillion’s failure raised questions about audit work

Ex-minister says stepping back from auto-enrolment ‘profoundly disappointing’

UK fraud agency wants to make greater use of US-style tactics after case failures

Preparation is patchy and smaller companies face some of the biggest challenges

Business lobby group warns that expansion plans will be hit even if a cliff edge EU exit is avoided

Landmark reports find ‘deep-seated problems’ and call for twin audits and new regulator

Unions criticise government proposals to improve worker protection while retaining flexibility

Joint venture to take £1.6bn stake in £9bn London redevelopment

Debts deemed unlikely to be repaid will be counted as government spending under new rules

Planned measures follow Taylor Review into gig economy and changing workplace

Scheme shows early intervention can improve health outcomes and save money

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Investors and lenders grow wary of industry rocked by Carillion’s collapse

Up to 5,000 positions to go as Britain’s largest carmaker rolls out £2.5bn cost savings plan

Malaysian owners’ refinancing arrangement delayed for third time as costs climb

PizzaExpress founder who transformed the British casual-dining sector

Move follows anger over ‘staggeringly high’ spending on flights by committee members

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