TAX Tax burden hits record levels The Times Daily Mail The Adam Smith Institute warns that the tax burden on workers in Britain is at its highest in 40 years and is projected to reach unprecedented levels within three years. This year's "tax freedom day" fell six days...

OUTLOOK Business leaders ‘paralysed' by crises Yorkshire Post According to BDO's Global Risk Landscape Report 2025, business leaders are becoming "paralysed" by ongoing crises, which is hindering growth opportunities. The report indicates that 84% of international...

INVESTMENT UK financial services still reign supreme City AM The Times The UK remains the leading destination for financial services foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe, despite a significant decline in activity. According to EY's latest Attractiveness Survey...

INVESTMENT Ministers commit billions for R&D funding The Guardian The Government has pledged £86bn in research and development (R&D) funding over the next four years to drive innovation in areas such as medicine, AI, and green technology. The investment...

INVESTMENT New pensions bill aims to push more investment into private markets Financial Times City AM The UK Government is poised to implement significant reforms to the pensions system. The proposed Pension Schemes Bill aims to enhance pension wealth and investment,...

EMPLOYMENT Finance salaries down 3% in 2024 City AM UK finance salaries fell by 3% last year, according to finance association CFO Connect and spending platform Spendesk. The average salary in the sector in the UK is now £102,300, with this lower than the US average...

OUTLOOK Businesses brace for trade turmoil The Independent Daily Mail According to the latest Business Prosperity Report from Barclays, 79% of UK businesses are concerned about tariffs and global trade uncertainty, prompting many to take pre-emptive measures. The...

OUTLOOK Private sector growth expectations slide City AM A poll of businesses indicate a significant decline in growth expectations among private sector firms, with forecasts reaching their lowest point since September 2022. According to the Confederation of British...

TAX IHT raid puts 200k jobs at risk The Times City AM Daily Express The Daily Telegraph A study from CBI Economics suggests that 208,500 full-time jobs could be lost by April 2030 as a result of an inheritance tax raid that will affect family-owned businesses. The...

EMPLOYMENT Chancellor may target employee perks The Times Accountants believe that employee perks like salary sacrifice pension schemes and electric vehicle leasing may face cuts in the Budget. This follows HMRC's release of two surveys exploring employer views on...