More than 200,000 jobs in family-run businesses and farms could be lost as a result of upcoming changes to inheritance tax rules, according to new research that warns of a substantial hit to investment, employment and long-term economic growth. A nationwide survey of 4,200 family-owned firms and agricultural businesses — commissioned by lobby group Family […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Economy Carney requested the dissolution of Parliament Sunday, triggering the election campaign Author of the article: Bloomberg News Thomas Seal, Brian Platt and Randy Thanthong-Knight Published Mar 23, 2025 • Last updated 0 minutes ago • 5 minute read Liberal Leader Mark Carney, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. […]
The UK is on course to deliver full-fibre broadband to nearly every household by 2027, according to Ofcom, marking a major milestone in Britain’s digital infrastructure ambitions. In its latest telecoms access review, which will shape broadband regulation from 2026 through to 2031, the communications regulator said that 96% of homes and businesses could be […]
The BBC, ITV, BT and IMG have been fined a combined £4.2 million after admitting to colluding on pay rates for freelance sports broadcasting staff, following a major investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA found that the four companies had shared confidential information to coordinate how much they paid freelancers such […]
JD Wetherspoon saw its shares tumble by 10 per cent after posting lower-than-expected first-half profits, despite solid sales growth across its pub estate. The pub group blamed higher labour and utility costs for the dip in performance, sparking investor concern and a sharp sell-off. Shares in the company dropped 62p to 535p as operating profits […]
Public sector borrowing has surged past official expectations by more than £20 billion so far this financial year, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of next week’s Spring Statement. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that in February alone, the government borrowed £10.7 billion—making it the fourth-highest total for that month […]
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT) receipts reached £7 billion between April 2024 and January 2025—£700 million more than during the same period last year—putting the government on track for another record-breaking year for IHT revenue. With £7.499 billion collected in the 2023–24 tax year, the latest figures suggest this […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Trade wars and geopolitical unrest injecting uncertainty, hard choices into the investing game for pensions Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Mar 20, 2025 • 4 minute read A person walks past signage for The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan in Toronto’s Financial District on […]
Britain’s high streets continued to shrink in 2024, with an average of 35 stores closing each day as retailers battled online competition and economic uncertainty. However, despite 12,804 closures last year, the latest data from PwC indicates a more positive outlook for the sector, with the rate of closures slowing compared to 2023, when 14,801 […]
Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant and fiercely independent Formula One team owner, businessman, and TV pundit, has passed away at the age of 76. A larger-than-life figure in motorsport, Jordan was best known for founding the Jordan Grand Prix team, which brought a refreshing, rebellious energy to F1 in the 1990s. His eye for talent helped […]