Tag: In Business

Sep 25

Family firms accuse Labour of dishonesty over tax plans, warn of threat to British business

Four out of five family-owned businesses have accused the Labour Party of misleading voters about its tax plans, according to a survey by Family Business UK. The trade association has expressed serious concerns over potential changes to longstanding tax reliefs, particularly business property relief, which allows families to pass on business assets with reduced or […]
Sep 22

Middle-class homeowners put kitchen renovations on hold over fears of tax hikes in autumn budget

Middle-class homeowners across the UK are postponing their kitchen renovation plans as fears mount over potential tax hikes in the forthcoming October Budget. The possibility of higher taxes, signalled by shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, has led to a marked decline in consumer confidence, according to kitchen retailers. Jamie Everett, co-founder of bespoke kitchen manufacturer Naked […]
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 […]