Category: In Business

Sep 22

Middle-class homeowners put kitchen renovations on hold over fears of tax hikes in autumn budget

Middle-class homeowners across the UK are postponing their kitchen renovation plans as fears mount over potential tax hikes in the forthcoming October Budget. The possibility of higher taxes, signalled by shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, has led to a marked decline in consumer confidence, according to kitchen retailers. Jamie Everett, co-founder of bespoke kitchen manufacturer Naked […]
Sep 19

Tax incentives and finance access top SMEs’ priorities ahead of autumn budget

As the autumn budget looms, tax incentives and improved access to finance have emerged as key demands from UK SMEs, according to new research from Bibby Financial Services (BFS). The latest SME Confidence Tracker reveals that while business optimism has rebounded post-election, small business leaders are calling on the government to address critical financial barriers […]
Sep 17

Labour’s expat exit tax could drive foreign investment away from the UK, experts warn

Labour’s proposed expat exit tax has come under fire from leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, which warns that the policy could drive Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) away from the UK to more tax-friendly countries like France. Vanesha Kistoo, Head of Blick Rothenberg’s French Desk, described the proposed tax as “deeply flawed” […]