What a Labour landslide means for the UK economy July 5, 2024 Generating meaningful economic growth will be the defining mission for Keir Starmer's new Labour government, but how will he go about it?
UK government secures deal for 35 million Pfizer vaccines August 23, 2021 The UK government has agreed a contract for 35 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine to “future proof” the country from the threat of Covid-19. The deal, announced today, will ensure that more vaccines are available in the second half of 2022 to protect against current and future variants of the virus. Health and Social [...]
Brexit: EU ‘preparing for the worst’ as UK government scrutinises Irish Sea proposals October 14, 2021 After setting out new Brexit proposals to cut trade red tape across the Irish Sea. last night, the European Union is “preparing for the worst” as the bloc awaits the UK’s response, according to media reports in Europe. The European Union Commission has laid out measures to slash 80 per cent of regulatory checks and [...]
Tax and accounting bodies call for government to delay reporting reforms August 23, 2021 UK tax and accounting bodies have urged the government to delay reforms to the tax system which would affect how self-employed people and businesses report their profits. In a letter sent to Treasury financial secretary Jesse Norman, representatives from five tax and accounting bodies, including the Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales and [...]
Coal mine approval draws mixed industry response December 8, 2022 The Government's decision to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria has divided experts, politicians and industry groups.
Government urged to cut National Insurance costs for small firms August 23, 2021 Small businesses have called on the Government to slash employer National Insurance contributions as firms face rising costs and labour shortage challenges. Just under two thirds (64 per cent) of respondents to the quarterly Full Small Business Index (SBI) report, said their operating costs had risen over the past year. The Federation of Small Businesses [...]
The Notebook: A key test for Labour? Dealing with the water industry June 24, 2024 There are many unknowns for the next government, but one thing's for sure, Labour will have a tough time sorting out the water industry.
Stablecoin Issuers Are Becoming Major Holders of US Debt June 18, 2024 If stablecoin issuers were a country, they would be just outside the top 10 nation-state holders of US government debt.
Government drive to digitise tax is swelling costs for small businesses, warns FSB October 13, 2021 A government push to make filing tax returns digital has significantly increased administrative costs for British businesses. Small firms that have switched to the making tax digital programme are each spending an average of £4,562 and 52 hours a year on tax compliance, research by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) found. However, businesses that [...]
Carney backs government support for energy users during gas price crisis October 12, 2021 Mark Carney believes the UK government should support energy users hit by rapidly rising energy costs. With gas prices soaring to record levels, the former governor of the Bank of England appeared to lend his support to the Prime Minister’s upcoming bail-out plans for businesses. The government is set to provide state loans to struggling [...]