Budget 2026: Top measures supported by Institute of Directors members
IoD members welcomed a number of measures in the Chancellor’s 2026 Budget, aimed at helping investment and entrepreneurs, including the continued 10% Capital Gains Tax…
Economy
UK BUDGET 2026: Reset business confidence says British Chambers of Commerce
This year’s Budget has provoked a strong response from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) who are asking the Government to find solutions to rebuild…
British government announces tariff and red tape cuts
The Government has announced new measures aimed at reducing administrative and tariff costs for businesses across the UK, with changes expected to deliver almost £800m…
The FSE Group launches Future London Growth Fund
The FSE Group has launched the Future London Growth Fund, a new debt fund aimed at supporting the growth of ambitious scale-up businesses across London’s…
Chancellor pledges measures to support UK entrepreneurs
Chancellor John Healey has pledged to use next week’s Budget to reduce the cost of doing business and support entrepreneurs facing mounting financial pressures across…
Small businesses set to benefit from business rates changes
The government is expected to raise the threshold for Small Business Rates Relief from £12,000 to £18,000, helping thousands of shops, pubs, cafés and hairdressers…
Profit warnings from UK-listed firms hit two-year high
UK-listed companies have issued profit warnings at their highest level in nearly two years, as the war in the Middle East drives up costs and…
Treasury considers tax incentives for repeat founders
The UK Treasury is considering introducing a new tax relief for entrepreneurs who reinvest the proceeds from selling a successful business into another venture. The…
US small business optimism declines
A new survey has revealed that optimism among US small businesses declined in September, with rising uncertainty, inflation and labour shortages continuing to weigh on…
Government to hand regions innovation funding to boost UK industries
The government has announced plans to give regional leaders greater control over research and development (R&D) funding, in a move designed to accelerate innovation, attract…
