Marks boss: Running a business under this government is like ‘going up a down escalator with a rucksack on your back’ March 5, 2024 Marks and Spencer boss Stuart Machin has said operating a business under the current government is like “running up a downwards escalator with a rucksack on your back”.
Spring Budget 2024: Six things to look out for March 5, 2024 One thing is certain in the Spring Budget: Hunt will cut taxes. We do not know exactly what taxes he will cut or by how much, but with the Conservatives trailing Labour by as much as 20 percentage points, tax cuts are guaranteed.
Hunt’s misguided fiscal rules risk holding back UK growth March 5, 2024 With the Spring Budget fast approaching, the Chancellor is engaging in a dizzying array of financial gymnastics to meet his fiscal rules.
Spring Budget 2024: Investment trusts push for fee disclosure changes March 4, 2024 The issue of fee disclosure has long been an issue for the sector, with the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) leading the charge against this 'double dipping'.
Spring Budget 2024: From the windfall tax to insulating homes, here’s what the energy sector can expect March 4, 2024 The laundry list of UK energy issues are unlikely to be meaningfully resolved in a tightly-managed budget
Civil servants hopeful on AI’s role as Jeremy Hunt goes on productivity drive March 4, 2024 The government is hopeful that AI can help turnaround the UK's stagnant productivity, which has flat-lined since 1997.
Conservative support falls to lowest levels on record as Starmer lead stretches further March 4, 2024 Support for the Conservatives has dropped to its lowest level on record, according to a new poll.
Spring Budget 2024: Jeremy Hunt could back £450m ‘Hollywood of the North’ March 4, 2024 Plans for a £450m film and TV studio in the North East of England could be backed by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt when he unveils his spring Budget later this week.
Spring Budget 2024: City tells Hunt to axe the share tax March 4, 2024 Leading City figures have called on the Chancellor to scrap the stamp duty on buying shares in a bid to boost London's capital markets and support growth.
Spring Budget 2024: £360m research package to boost British manufacturing March 4, 2024 The Spring Budget will include a £360m funding package to boost British manufacturing, research and development, including electric vehicles and pharmaceuticals.