JCB heir: Inheritance tax raid could force us out of Britain Tax The heir to the billion-pound JCB fortune has warned that the government’s inheritance tax crackdown on family firms could force his father’s sprawling business empire overseas. Jo Bamford, whose billionaire father Anthony owns the digging equipment maker, said he could be forced to move abroad in order to safeguard the number of jobs at the [...]
Autumn Budget: JCB boss calls on Reeves not to do anything ‘daft’ Business The chief executive of JCB has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves not to do anything “daft” in her Autumn Budget which would deter inward investment. Graeme Macdonald, who leads the Staffordshire-headquartered manufacturing giant under chairman Lord Anthony Bamford, said he’s “not optimistic” about the Budget next month, adding that Reeves is “definitely” going to raise [...]
JCB billionaire banks record £866m pay day Business The billionaire Bamford family paid themselves £866m despite JCB’s sales and profit being slashed in 2024, it has been revealed. The Staffordshire-headquartered manufacturer issued the huge dividend which was up significantly from the £300m it paid out in 2023. The dividend total from 2023 had previously been JCB’s largest pay out in a decade until [...]
Where to buy the latest limited edition Snoopy watch July 21, 2025 Morning Wire brings you all the latest news from the world of watches and horology, from the Tudor making a splash in blue to Rolex helping to save the penguins, plus where to snag the latest must have Snoopy watch. Royal blue: Why Tudor is making a big splash Tudor has made a splash with [...]
Beyond Watches and Wonders: The latest in the world of watches April 18, 2024 From Japanese anime to Elton John, here are all the latest happenings in the world of watches in the wake of the year's Watches and Wonders showcase.