It’s no secret that many of the local councils throughout England are on the verge of bankruptcy or have already crossed that threshold.
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Record numbers face Dividend Tax bills: How does this affect taxpayers and investors?
The UK’s economic picture remains uncertain ahead of the Autumn Budget and with the economy growing at a very slow pace, investors and taxpayers are feeling the pinch with a record number set to face a Dividend Tax bill. Continue reading
The Business and Trade Committee are ready to fix Britain’s investment infrastructure
If you have concerns about the long-term state of the British financial infrastructure, you are not alone, as the Business and Trade Committee (BTC) shares your concerns.
How much thought do you give to the local area when running a business?
Most of us have heard the frightening statistics that half of new businesses fail within three years of opening.
Government borrowing at record high – how will your business be affected?
Anyone even tangentially involved in UK economics will have noticed that the future is not looking bright. Continue reading
Saving your money and the planet – How businesses can handle environmental taxes
In addition to rising operating costs and economic uncertainty, many businesses are finding themselves at risk of losing out due to environmental taxes.
How Dumbarton FC beat the drop – and what SMEs can learn from their business revival
More often than not, football clubs are seen as a billionaire’s plaything, where lavish amounts of money are spent at the drop of a hat on somebody to kick a ball about. Continue reading
Are rising employee expenses killing the job market?
The job market in the UK is facing an unprecedented crisis, and there are signs that it may get worse.
Defeating fiscal drag with smarter financial forecasting
As all eyes watch the rate of inflation for the impact that it will have on a tumultuous economy, there is another reason to be concerned by the steady increase.
Who is left holding the bill for the 2025 Spending Review?
Announced on 11 June 2025, the Spending Review is set to increase day-to-day spending from £517.5 billion in 2025/26 to £583.9 billion in 2028/29 and investment spending from £131.3 billion in 2025/26 to £151.9 billion in 2029/30.