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Senior climate figures warn that opening new North Sea oil and gas fields would imperil global climate targets, encourage developing nations to exploit fossil fuels, and…
New IR35 rules from April 2026 raise the small company threshold, shifting tax compliance back to freelancers. Here’s what contractors and scaling businesses need to know.
The government has announced £100m in new investment for start-ups and scale-ups through expanded EIS, VCT and EMI schemes, but business leaders say established firms paying…
Google's UK managing director Kate Alessi dismisses fears of AI-driven mass unemployment, arguing that upskilling the workforce is the priority as the tech giant launches a…
UK manufacturers face a £1 billion surge in business rates from April 2026, with Make UK warning that 25,000 jobs are at risk as the sector…
Bristol's new 20,000-seat Aviva Arena, built on Concorde's former home at Filton Airfield, aims to host the Brit Awards and attract global tours when it opens…
Loss-making broadcaster GB News has urged the government to open up public service media grants to competitive tender, arguing funding should not be reserved exclusively for…
HMRC data reveals national insurance contributions have risen nearly 40% to £198bn since 2019-20, as employer NIC hikes, minimum wage increases and rising costs pile pressure…
Budget measures expanding EMI scheme eligibility, EIS and VCT limits now in force, with the government expecting £100m in additional investment for Britain's fastest-growing companies.
Corporation tax rates are unchanged for the 2026 financial year, but profits between £50,000 and £250,000 still face a marginal rate of 26.5 per cent.
Two-thirds of Britain's ultra-wealthy have considered leaving the UK, with inconsistent tax policies cited as a bigger factor than high rates, according to a new BDO…
Reform UK is launching a weekly podcast offering behind-the-scenes access to Nigel Farage and senior party figures, becoming the first British political party to produce its…
New analysis warns the £2,000 NI cap on salary sacrifice could disproportionately hit middle earners and reduce pension benefits for millions.
Family businesses warn inheritance tax reforms will force sales and curb growth as new £2.5m cap on business relief takes effect.
Barclays research shows most UK firms face rising energy costs and disruption from the Middle East conflict, but confidence in their own prospects remains strong.