Why start-ups are going to war with Jeremy Hunt on R&D tax November 16, 2023 When Chancellor Jeremy Hunt rolled out plans to scale back research & development (R&D) tax credits for start-ups last year, there followed an almighty backlash from small business groups.
Why long-term sickness will be on Hunt’s agenda in the Autumn statement November 16, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to announce new measures to boost participation in the workforce in next week's Autumn statement in a bid to address the rise of long-term sickness .
It would be senseless to delay a tax supported by greenies and the steel industry November 16, 2023 Implausible though it sounds, businesses in Britain are clamouring for a new tax this Autumn Statement. Even more unlikely, both heavy industry and environmentalists are aligned in wanting it. That’s right, the unsexily-titled carbon border adjustment mechanism (which parades around the punchy acronym CBAM) has managed a feat few thought possible: the union of greenies [...]
City chiefs urge chancellor to tackle ‘downward spiral of investment’ and reform ISAs and pensions November 15, 2023 The group called on the chancellor to tackle the “downward spiral of investment” that had taken hold in the UK.
Sunak hails ‘united team’ as new cabinet meets for first time November 14, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has hailed his “strong and united team” as his new-look cabinet featuring Lord David Cameron met for the first time this morning after a dramatic reshuffle.
Labour pledge pensions review in bid to boost UK growth November 14, 2023 Labour would review the UK’s entire pension system in a bid to channel billions in retirement savings towards the nation’s growth, Rachel Reeves has said.
Jeremy Hunt urged to use autumn statement to boost ‘vital’ TfL funds November 13, 2023 Jeremy Hunt has been urged to use the autumn statement to boost “vital” capital funding for Transport for London (TfL).
Tax cuts to be saved for spring as Hunt preps ‘dour’ autumn statement November 13, 2023 The autumn statement is unlikely to feature any big ticket tax cuts despite the UK's finances being in a better position than expected.
Home Secretary under fire ahead of Armistice Day pro-Palestine protest November 11, 2023 Home Secretary Suella Braverman remains under fire from all sides after her allegations of bias were disowned by Downing Street and criticised by the Police Federation.
Almost 2,000 Met Police officers on duty in central London November 11, 2023 Almost 2,000 Metropolitan Police officers will be on duty in central London over the weekend, as the force prepares for Armistice and pro-Palestinian events.