OUTLOOK London businesses brace for economic downturn The Daily Telegraph The I The Times New research from the London Chamber of Commerce reveals that around 60% of businesses in London anticipate a worsening economy over the next year. The survey, which included 500...

OUTLOOK UK business confidence hits rock bottom Daily Mail UK business confidence has fallen to its lowest level in four years, according to the ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor, which reported a score of minus-14.6 for the second quarter. This marks six consecutive...

TAX Labour tax rumours could threaten the economy again The Daily Telegraph Daily Express Andy Burnham, the leading candidate for Labour Party leader, has demonstrated ambition to replace council tax with a Land Value Tax (LVT) – a change that could significantly...

GOVERNMENT Burnham vows to 'rewire Britain' in first major policy speech Financial Times The Daily Telegraph The Guardian Andy Burnham has promised to devolve more power from Whitehall to the regions in a speech laying out his plans for the country. The prospective...

TAX Trump threatens 100% tariffs over tech taxes The Daily Telegraph BBC News Daily Mail President Donald Trump has threatened a 100% tariff on imports from countries imposing taxes on US digital services. In a social media post, he specifically targeted European...

TAX Haldane calls for tax relief reforms City AM The Guardian Andy Haldane, president of the British Chambers of Commerce, has warned that foreign investors are acquiring promising UK start-ups and advocates for reforming tax reliefs to encourage domestic investment....

TAX Investors fear tax raid under new PM The Daily Telegraph Investors are concerned about potential tax changes under a Government led by Andy Burnham, with fears that an exit tax could be introduced, imposing upfront capital gains tax (CGT) on entrepreneurs leaving...

OUTLOOK Businesses urge EU reset to boost competitiveness Financial Times The Times The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is advocating for a reset of EU-UK relations to enhance competitiveness but says British firms are opposed to "relitigating" the Brexit...

OUTLOOK Business leaders issue stagnation warning The Daily Telegraph Britain is facing a potential summer of stagnation as uncertainty looms over the next Prime Minister's policies. Business leaders express concern that the lack of clarity following Sir Keir...

TAX Burnham's tax plans will face scrutiny The Guardian The Guardian's Heather Stewart says that while Andy Burnham's by-election victory did not trigger the financial market turmoil that some had predicted, he will face much greater scrutiny if he moves closer to...