Provisional claimants are urged to make valid claim.

European countries with higher fuel duties pay less for diesel.

Costs of furniture and food items have fallen.

Pet owners struggling with overpayments for vet bills.

General election to be held 4 July.

Longer waits and service shortfalls at HMRC cause trouble.

Treasury says confidence among SMEs has fallen.

Proposed rises range from between 24% and 91%.

Surge attributed to high borrowing rates and inflation.

Multiple delays and shortages increase financial outlays.