Businesses and charities are taking a big hit from Rachel Reeves’ well-intentioned plan to fix the public finances, writes KEITH ANDERSON What is the difference between a politician and a business owner? If a business owner makes a bad decision, they will be sure to face the consequences, and soon. Now, I accept that a […]
Budget 2024
Health gains, but business feels pain
The Chancellor’s first Budget has failed to inspire confidence in Labour’s growth plan, writes TERRY MURDEN Whenever I hear Rachel Reeves speak I find myself thinking about Michael Caine. There is something in that deep-voiced, don’t-mess-with-me south of England twang that when she stood up at the despatch box to deliver the first Budget speech […]
Don’t punish the wealth creators
Whatever tax changes the Chancellor is proposing she must not stifle those who are prepared to take a risk, says KEITH ANDERSON As 30 October looms on the horizon, has there ever been as much apprehension over a budget? With the general election resulting in a new government of a different political colour, with a […]
How Budget tax changes may affect you
ROSS LECKRIDGE looks at the possible options facing the Chancellor We’re currently experiencing one of the longest run-ups to any Budget, with almost 100 days between the announcement at the end of July and the actual Budget on 30 October. This is partly due to the Labour Party’s pre-election commitment that future Budgets would be […]