UK GDP is estimated to have risen by 0.1% in February and the figure for January has been revised up from 0.2% to 0.3% growth, raising expectations that the UK will avoid a prolonged recession.

The former director of a social enterprise company which employed blind and disabled people has denied allegations that he defrauded his workers’ pensions.

In a trading update today XPS Pensions Group reported revenue from continuing operations rose by 20% for the year ending 31 March 2024.