Inheritance tax overhaul sparks backlash as family firms warn of lasting damage
Family business owners across the UK have warned that sweeping changes to inheritance tax rules risk undermining long-term growth, forcing sales and diverting investment away...
NI pension cap risks hitting middle earners hardest, analysis warns
Fresh analysis suggests the government’s proposed £2,000 cap on National Insurance relief for pension contributions could disproportionately affect middle-income workers, despite being framed as a...
UK business investment lags G7 rivals as energy costs bite
British companies are investing less in their domestic economy than almost any of their G7 counterparts, reinforcing long-standing concerns about productivity and growth as rising...
UK facing worst economic shock in decades – IMF
British households are facing renewed pressure on living standards as fuel costs surge, the Fund has warned The UK is facing one of the largest...
British Business Bank backs 9fin with $20m as fintech reaches unicorn status
British Business Bank has invested $20 million into 9fin as part of a $170 million Series C funding round, propelling the London-based firm to unicorn...
Middle East conflict hits UK firms but business confidence holds firm
More than three quarters of UK businesses are already feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict, as rising energy costs and supply chain disruption...