Phishing scams, high-speed rail, and Italian downgrades - here's your need-to-know business news roundup.
HMRC has warned self-employed people over ‘rebate’ emails purporting to come from the Revenue.
Thousands of so-called phishing emails are expected to be sent around the Self Assessment deadline this month. [Telegraph]
A new high-speed rail network will go ahead despite opposition from local residents.
The British Chambers of Commerce welcomed the £33 billion plans, which it says will boost the economy. [BBC]
Italy could face a downgrade according to ratings agency Fitch.
There is growing concern that the country, which is generally considered too big to bail out, will be unable to service its debt. [ThisIsMoney]
