On Tuesday, I’ll be joining a Westminster protest for the first time in my life. Yes, me—a man more comfortable behind a laptop than in front of a megaphone, who once thought the height of rural activism was separating the recycling correctly. But something has stirred me into action: the plight of British farmers under […]
Anthony Scaramucci, former White House communications director and co-host of The Rest is Politics US, has expressed concerns over the implications of Donald Trump’s recent election victory for UK-US trade relations. Speaking exclusively to Business Matters, Scaramucci reflected on the potential challenges that British small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might face under Trump’s renewed leadership. […]
Now we have got a new chancellor and government, with the incoming budget there’s a crucial chance to re-set what is an increasingly dire situation in hospitality. Many of us voted for change to bring this new government in. However, the expectation of increased National Insurance contributions for employers only and talk of changing tax […]
The UK’s motor finance industry could be heading for a financial storm reminiscent of the Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) scandal. A recent Court of Appeal ruling found car dealerships and lenders liable for failing to disclose commissions to customers, a precedent that could unleash billions in compensation claims. For decades, PPI haunted UK banks, ultimately […]
The UK’s latest Budget has cast uncertainty over its reputation as a hub for entrepreneurship, with business leaders warning of a potential exodus of talent and investment. Shalini Khemka CBE, CEO of the entrepreneurial community E2E, expressed disappointment in the Budget’s new tax measures, which she believes will deter entrepreneurs and business owners. “Today’s budget […]
As budget day looms there are plenty of things to consider for the hospitality and leisure sector, from the mooted changes to capital gains tax, to the much desired business rates reform. Here, Isabelle Shepherd, Director, haysmacintyre looks at the impact announcements could have. Capital gains tax The possibility of increases in capital gains tax […]
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news in recent years you will know that Britain has a productivity ‘problem’. August publications such as the Financial Times, and The Economist will tell you Britain’s ‘poor productivity’ is ‘holding us back’ as a country on the world stage. Institutions from the London School of Economics, […]
HMRC should implement standardised tax regulations for gifts to ensure they apply equally to all taxpayers, including politicians, according to tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Robert Salter, a Director at the firm, has called for greater clarity and consistency in gift taxation, noting that while media personalities and social influencers are taxed on gifts, […]
Bramley, a picturesque Surrey village, has found itself the unfortunate poster child for a modern malady plaguing Britain: the disappearance of accountability. What began as a mysterious stench in a pub’s cellar has morphed into a full-blown ecological and bureaucratic disaster, with petrol seeping into the earth and local authorities shrugging their shoulders. A petrol […]
Blick Rothenberg, a leading audit, tax, and business advisory firm, is urging the UK government to reintroduce VAT-free shopping relief for international tourists in support of the country’s fashion industry. As London Fashion Week celebrates its 40th anniversary, Gabby Donald, Corporate Tax Partner at the firm, highlights the significant contributions of the UK fashion and […]