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Retail sales increase in January

19 Feb 19

New year sales provide boost for retailers.

Probate charges set to increase

18 Feb 19

Ministers confirm new fees are due to start in April.

Parents slow to embrace tax-free childcare

15 Feb 19

Scheme benefitted 109,000 children in December 2018.

Customs checks to be relaxed in no-deal Brexit scenario

14 Feb 19

‘Common-sense move’ welcomed by importers.

Govt. proposes new stamp duty surcharge

13 Feb 19

1% charge would apply to non-UK residents.