Category: In Business

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” […]
Sep 13

72% of UK firms face skills gaps, turn to AI and upskilling amid £275m productivity loss

The skills gap in the UK continues to widen, with 72% of companies reporting shortages in critical areas such as AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity—up from 69% in 2023, according to DocuSign’s Digital Maturity Report 2024. As a result, businesses are increasingly turning to ‘quiet hiring,’ upskilling their current employees, and deploying AI tools like […]