Water firms ask for bill increases
Proposed rises range from between 24% and 91%.
Insolvency figures rise by 18%
Surge attributed to high borrowing rates and inflation.
Brexit border checks to cost further £4.7bn
Multiple delays and shortages increase financial outlays.
250k construction workers needed by 2028
Skills gap in the construction industry needs to be addressed.
Treasury grants HMRC £51 million to improve helplines
The funds aim to improve the call response rate.