Older employees 'would welcome flexible working', survey suggests Official data reveals wages have risen 'at fastest pace in a decade' Self-employed individuals 'would back plans to expand pensions auto-enrolment' Business groups react to draft Brexit deal Government urges small businesses to utilise broadband vouchers Committee launches inquiry into banks' treatment of vulnerable customers Restricted access to finance 'holding back UK economy', FSB warns HMRC sends MTD for VAT communications to affected businesses Prime Minister establishes five 'Brexit business councils' Government unveils changes to probate fees HMRC delays reform of late payment penalty regime ONS data reveals gender pay gap has fallen to its 'lowest level yet' PAC warns 'cracks showing' in HMRC's performance ahead of Brexit UK late payment culture 'showing signs of improvement', research reveals