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Factories producing some of the country’s best-known beers, cereals, soft drinks and cars will receive government support to reduce their energy costs and cut carbon emissions. Heineken, Kellogg’s, Toyota and Britvic are among businesses across the UK to be awarded a share of £24.3 million government funding to help clean up their manufacturing processes and…

Millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money have been saved as the Government clamps down further on benefit fraud. With a fresh determination to drive down fraud and errors in the benefit system, the overpayment rate has decreased by £400 million over the past 12 months. The latest national statistics confirm that in the past year…

Low earners will benefit from plans introduced in a raft of tax changes to help them boost their savings. The Government has published 23 technical tax updates, many of which simplify and modernise the tax system. Among the changes is a reform to the Help to Save scheme, introduced for working people on low incomes…

Millions of hospitality workers can look forward to seeing extra pounds in their pockets with the passing of a new Tipping Bill. More than two million workers will have their tips protected and be able to view an employer’s tipping record. An estimated £200 million a year will go to staff as they retain the…