If Labour wants risk-takers, why is it cutting incentives? Opinion Labour claims it wants Britain to be the best place in the world to run a business, but its actions hardly match the ambition.
MPs voice fury after Labour rejects over a dozen proposals to boost UK investment Investing MPs have voiced their frustration after the government flat out rejected more than a dozen proposals to boost lacklustre investment levels in the UK. Members of the House of Commons Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee issued a list of recommendations to make the UK a more attractive destination for investment, including rejuvenating the London [...]
Ask the expert: I’m a higher rate taxpayer. Where can I save that won’t result in a big tax bill? Personal Finance Fidelity International personal finance specialist, Marianna Hunt, helps a taxpayer looking to lower their tax bill. Q: I’m a higher rate tax payer and likely to become an additional rate taxpayer. I currently hold both a cash and stocks and shares ISA. I also have Premium Bonds and a healthy amount in pensions. Where can [...]
VCT capacity fills up in advance of tax year end March 21, 2025 Venture capital trusts (VCTs) have been reaching capacity as the end of the tax year approaches, with Northern VCTs closing their £36m fundraise this week. The decision by a few large VCTs not to raise money this tax year, and smaller offers from some other players, means capacity is six per cent lower than last [...]
VCT fundraising push continues as Baronsmead launches £50m raise January 13, 2025 Two Baronsmead venture capital trusts (VCTs) have launched a £50m funding drive today as a boom in fundraising for the vehicles continues. The VCTs, which are managed by Gresham House, are targeting a £30m share offer with an over-allotment option of £20m, meaning they are able to issue new shares if there is demand from [...]