Analysis: Extending superdeduction to creative industries would make a difference May 9, 2021 One of the most eye-catching measures in Rishi Sunak’s latest Budget was the introduction of the “super deduction” regime which will allow businesses to offset 130% of investment spending on plant and machinery against profits for the next two years. So, spend £10m on new equipment and firms reduce taxable income by £13m. This is [...]
Apple’s China dilemma: as the tech giant cracks down on privacy, Beijing finds a workaround April 9, 2021 China’s tech companies have long lived in a parallel universe to their western rivals. But the news that a number of them are testing a tool to bypass Apple’s new privacy rules raises a number of questions about the future of privacy – and perhaps the internet in general. In short, app developers have long [...]
A buyout would make a whole lot of sense July 17, 2014 Speculation is rife that ITV could be up for grabs, following Liberty’s purchase of a stake in the independent British broadcaster. This makes a whole lot of sense, because ITV is fundamentally a very sound company. TV advertising is holding up much better than anyone anticipated five years ago, with the broadcaster being the only [...]
