Exporters toiling before outbreak of Iran war Data shows UK economy grew faster than expected Higher energy prices could leave British households worse off this year New employment law creating recruitment challenge Countdown to taxation of benefits-in-kind via the payroll underway UK businesses should apply now for Vaping Products Duty New procurement rules offer SMEs hope Gains in business confidence 'at risk' BCC warns of growing threat to entry-level jobs in the age of AI Middle East conflict drives economic confidence to new record low Tourist tax would hit consumers with £1.6 billion tax rise