The Chancellor’s announcements concerning business rates today were desperately disappointing. Despite pre-election promises of business rates reform, nothing of significance was announced. There is to be...
The decision to slash the retail, hospitality and leisure relief scheme from 75% to 40% is absolute madness. It will see rates bills more than double...
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today presented the first government’s Autumn budget, unveiling measures to address a £22 billion “black hole”, boosting investment and fostering...
With today’s UK Budget announcement confirming a rise in both employers’ national insurance payments and the rates of capital gains tax on shares, the government has...
The Chancellor announced in the House of Commons on Wednesday that employers’ national insurance contributions (NIC) will increase by 1.2% to 15% from April 2025 while...
The reduction of the business rates discount for retail, hospitality and leisure firms in England from 75% to 40% from 1st April for the 2025/26 financial...
The Chancellor has fired the starting gun on a potential wealth, talent and investment exodus from the UK as today’s Budget – one of the most...
We welcome the emphasis on long term planning and the confirmation of the corporate tax road map from the Chancellor – too much recent government thinking...
The Chancellor has announced on Wednesday during her Autumn Budget that defined contribution pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax liability at the death of...
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first Autumn Budget and told MPs in the House of Commons that she will freeze fuel duty into 2025. Reeves...
The Chancellor has told MPs in the House of Commons whilst delivering her first Autumn Budget the government will raise taxes by £40 billion. Rachel Reeves...
The Budget is an important moment for any government – but it’s especially important for the new Labour government. Just over three months since coming into...