Category: Opinion

Apr 3

How and why gender diversity is KEY for business success

As a seasoned professional in the field of recruitment, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing firsthand the transformative impact that gender diversity can have on businesses of all sizes. From startups to established SMEs, organisations that champion gender diversity consistently emerge as leaders in their respective industries. In the competitive landscape of recruitment, there has […]
Mar 16

Dear Rishi, EVs are still too expensive & Brits will only start buying them if you do 3 things says Vauxhall boss

As electric car sales plummet in the UK James Taylor, Managing Director of Vauxhall, has penned an open letter addressed to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlining crucial steps to reinvigorate the electric car market in the UK. In his letter published in The Sun, Taylor highlights a pivotal concern: the delay in transitioning to electric […]
Mar 12

Chancellor’s Spring Budget Sparks Potential Surge in Pension Fund Investment

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s proposed reforms, outlined in the Spring Budget, signal a potential surge in pension fund investment, particularly in UK-listed equities. The focus on compelling pension funds to disclose the geographical breakdown of their assets aims to address the industry’s reluctance to support domestic companies. With the Treasury’s plan to require defined-contribution pension funds […]
Mar 7

Hunt redefines ‘levelling up’ with focus on Cambridge, Canary Wharf and Surrey

The redefinition of “levelling up” by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his recent budget has sparked both praise and criticism, with the geographical scope of the term expanding to include areas beyond the traditional focus on northern towns and cities. Hunt’s budget highlighted new devolution deals for regions like Surrey and Buckinghamshire, signaling a shift towards […]
Mar 6

Cancelling non doms tax system could be disastrous for UK PLC

The decision to cancel the abolition of the non-domiciled (non-dom) tax system has sparked concerns among financial experts, who warn of potentially disastrous consequences for the UK’s economy and investment landscape. Mohammad Uz-Zaman, a chartered wealth manager and Founder of ADL Estate Planning, highlights the significant contributions made by 68,000 non-doms to the UK’s tax […]