The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, must use her upcoming Spring Statement to unveil targeted measures that will keep the UK’s late-stage entrepreneurial firms from seeking more fruitful investment avenues abroad. Simon Gleeson, a Partner at leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg, argues that failing to support home-grown unicorns and pre-IPO companies could damage the […]
Nearly half of UK adults claim to have experienced some form of workplace discrimination, according to a major new survey by HR software provider CIPHR. The findings, from a poll of 4,000 UK adults, highlight a persistent culture of bias in hiring and day-to-day employment practices, affecting individuals from all backgrounds and industries. Almost one […]
House prices have climbed three times faster than flat values since the start of the pandemic, with cladding concerns and mounting service charges weighing on the popularity of apartments, according to research from Zoopla. The property portal’s data suggests that UK house prices have risen by 24 per cent over the past five years, compared […]
In an effort to ease tensions with the farming sector, Environment Secretary Steve Reed is set to confirm a five-year extension of the UK’s seasonal farm worker scheme. The announcement, due at the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference, follows weeks of discontent sparked by inheritance tax changes in the spring budget. Under the extended scheme, […]
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that 8 in 10 UK companies will be forced to reconsider their future strategies when the proposed increase in employers’ national insurance contributions takes effect, bringing a “powder keg of costs” for businesses. In a recent poll, 82 per cent of BCC-member companies said the higher tax […]
Bitcoin’s post-election surge has lost its footing, dragging the benchmark cryptocurrency below $90,000 on Tuesday—its lowest level since 18 November. Over the course of the day, bitcoin fell by as much as 7.5 per cent before recouping some losses, ultimately trading around $86,481 by lunchtime in New York. Global investors have turned away from riskier […]
Apple’s decision to withdraw its most robust security feature for British users has ignited fresh debate about data privacy and government surveillance. Late last week, the tech giant announced it would be removing the opt-in Advanced Data Protection (ADP) from iCloud in the UK, rather than bow to a request from the Home Office for […]
Wales’ aspiring business owners are being encouraged to take advantage of the latest Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme. Applications are now open for a new 10-week virtual Start-Up Accelerator Programme, launching on Tuesday, 13 May 2025 and concluding on Friday, 18 July 2025. Designed to help innovators transform ideas into thriving ventures, the programme combines […]
More than a third of UK entrepreneurs are concerned about the financial impact of Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs, according to a new survey by entrepreneur network Helm. The poll, conducted between 10 and 11 February among Helm’s 400 members—who collectively generate £8 billion in revenue—found that 37% of respondents fear the tariffs could add […]
Small businesses across the UK are urging the government to prioritise easier access to funding, subsidised AI training, and a more SME-friendly tax system as part of its economic growth strategy, according to a new report from Goldman Sachs. The report, which draws on input from hundreds of businesses that participated in the investment bank’s […]