Chancellor rules out tax cuts ahead of Spring Budget CBI survey finds retail sales volumes down in January More than three million still to file self assessment returns Tax receipts total £553 billion, HMRC data reveals Large cost-of-living gap between rich and poor households persists, think tank warns BCC warns SME exporters 'under tightening pressure' HMRC introduces automated text system to help with self assessment queries Inflation passed its peak, but cost-of-living crisis continues, says CBI Government launches consultation on R&D relief WEF warns businesses and households facing a 'polycrisis' Pensioners outnumber young people for filing self assessment tax returns Official data shows UK economy grew in November Fewer firms investing in training despite skills shortage Economic indicators have 'stabilised at concerningly low levels', BCC finds Energy bill support for firms to be reduced from April FSB calls for clarity on support with energy costs for small firms post-March Food price inflation hit record high in December Small firms 'facing challenges when applying for financing', FSB finds Tax non-compliance during pandemic cost UK £9 billion HMRC urges taxpayers to get self assessment wrapped up early