Political News

Delivering the political news that matters to businesses

Whether you're into politics or not, there's no denying that the decisions of MPs can have a big impact on how you run your business. From tax changes to government funding announcements, we give you the lowdown from Westminster

Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

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Autumn 2024 Budget: A Business Owner’s Guide

On Wednesday 30th October 2023, Chancellor Rachel Reeves revealed the government's tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business

What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business

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What Labour’s Employment Law Changes Mean for Your Business

We break down what the Government's "New Deal for Working People" means for your business.

General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

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General election 2024: What it means for SMEs

Voting for the right party for your business is a big deal. The outcome of this election could shift how you operate. Here's a summary of everything you need to know.

Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

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Autumn Statement 2023: What You Need to Know

A round-up of everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement 2023: Business rates relief, living wage increases, national insurance cut for the self-employed

Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

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Autumn Statement 2022: Everything You Need to Know

We explore everything you need to know about Jeremy Hunt's Autumn statement: tax cuts, national insurance and more!

Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit

Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit

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Autumn Budget Announced in the Run-up to Brexit

Philip Hammond announces retailer rate cuts, the introduction of UK digital tax, and a two-year fix on VAT threshold in the 2018 Autumn Budget

SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices

SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices

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SMEs Granted Power to Borrow Against Invoices

Legislation has been put into place to end restrictions on invoice finance for small businesses

Autumn Budget: Business Rates Boost for SMEs

Autumn Budget: Business Rates Boost for SMEs

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Autumn Budget: Business Rates Boost for SMEs

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond reveals package of measures that should ease the business rates burden on the UK's smallest companies

Autumn Statement: What Businesses Need to Know

Autumn Statement: What Businesses Need to Know

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Autumn Statement: What Businesses Need to Know

In his autumn statement, chancellor Philip Hammond delivered worrying news on the UK economy, but revealed some promising proposals for British businesses

Jeremy Corbyn: “Labour will be on the side of innovators”

Jeremy Corbyn: “Labour will be on the side of innovators”

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Jeremy Corbyn: “Labour will be on the side of innovators”

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn put forward his party's plans to support British businesses at the CBI Annual Conference

Theresa May Backs British Tech

Theresa May Backs British Tech

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Theresa May Backs British Tech

Theresa May pledges £2 billion a year in R&D investment for the UK's most innovative companies, but appears to backtrack on 'workers on boards' proposals

Bank Referral Scheme Launched

Bank Referral Scheme Launched

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Bank Referral Scheme Launched

The government's bank referral scheme obliges nine major UK banks to refer small businesses to alternative lenders when they are rejected for finance

‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit

‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit

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‘Nothing has Changed’ for Fintech Following Brexit

Alternative finance leaders say it’s been business as usual following the EU referendum, but express concern about recruitment for UK fintech startups

Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper

Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper

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Executive Pay Targeted by Government White Paper

A new report reveals that FTSE 100 bosses earn 150 times more than employees, and says executive pay should be decided by a ‘shareholders committee’

Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

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Apple Ordered to Repay Irish Tax of €13 Billion

The European Commission rules Apple is to pay unpaid tax of up to 13 billion to the Irish government, as yet another corporation facing public backlash

Government Says Deliveroo Must Pay Drivers National Living Wage

Government Says Deliveroo Must Pay Drivers National Living Wage

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Government Says Deliveroo Must Pay Drivers National Living Wage

The government has told Deliveroo it can’t pay its workers less than the national living wage unless the courts decide that they are self-employed

Suffolk and Norfolk Devolution Could Boost Business Growth

Suffolk and Norfolk Devolution Could Boost Business Growth

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Suffolk and Norfolk Devolution Could Boost Business Growth

Suffolk and Norfolk devolution could bring more than £1 billion of funding to the region, and give businesses a greater say over local issues

Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech

Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech

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Government Report Outlines Future of UK Fintech

New government report, Stepping Forward, examines the heady growth of the fintech sector and reveals how the UK can become the fintech capital of the world

Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%

Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%

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Chancellor George Osborne Pledges to Cut UK Corporation Tax to 15%

George Osborne says UK is still "open for business" following Brexit vote, as he outlines plan to cut corporation tax to lowest rate of all major economies

EU Referendum: Britain Backs Brexit

EU Referendum: Britain Backs Brexit

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EU Referendum: Britain Backs Brexit

David Cameron announces he is to step down as Prime Minister after majority of British public votes in favour of leaving the European Union in referendum