budget

After two and a half months, and assuming no further delays, the 2025 state budget will be submitted to the government for approval this Thursday. Although there is little time left, the package of measures presented by…

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has sparked controversy by suggesting landlords and shareholders do not fall under his definition of “workers” as Labor prepares for one of the biggest tax rises in modern history. As Chancellor…

UK consumer confidence fell in October, as pessimism about the upcoming Budget outweighed optimism caused by lower inflation, according to the latest GfK Consumer Confidence Index. The index fell by one point to -21, recording its…

A new study has revealed that 86% of UK small business owners are concerned that potential tax rises and policy changes in the upcoming Autumn Budget could hinder their growth. Key concerns include potential increases in income…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing renewed calls to introduce a wealth tax, with economists, climate campaigners and high-net-worth individuals urging her to impose a tax on the UK's wealthiest citizens to help fund essential public…

Chancellor Rachel Reeves took in a record £2.2 billion in inheritance tax (IHT) receipts in the three months leading up to September, as anticipation grows for potential tax changes in her upcoming first Budget. According to…

Business confidence in the UK has fallen sharply, recording its first decline in a year, as concerns grow over Chancellor Rachel Reeves' upcoming autumn budget. The latest economic data, along with insights from the upcoming SME…

A record number of UK businesses are facing major financial distress, highlighting the parlous state of the economy as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her first Budget on October 30. A report by insolvency specialists…

The UK tech industry is on edge as speculation grows about potential changes to capital gains tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Leading audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has expressed concerns that such changes could…

Investors are withdrawing money from their pension funds in increasing numbers, fearing potential tax increases in the next budget. AJ Bell, one of the UK's largest manual wealth managers, has reported a spike in pension…