What is ‘clearly missing’ from Rachel Reeves’ pension review May 29, 2025 A senior figure at investment bank Peel Hunt has set out what is “clearly missing” from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ plans for reforming the UK pension industry. The government has provided more details on its proposals which include the creation of £25bn ‘megafunds’ to encourage fresh investment into UK infrastructure and businesses. The Treasury has also [...]
Rachel Reeves’ tax hikes will cost me £1m – Hooch tycoon March 31, 2025 The founder of the alcoholic drinks empire behind the likes of Hooch and VK has warned the tax hikes announced by Rachel Reeves will cost him an extra £1m. Steve Perez, the boss of Derbyshire-headquartered Global Brands, added that the Chancellor has “stacked the odds” against businesses like his and that he has “no choice” [...]
UK markets being ‘gradually undermined’ by tax regime – Interactive Investor boss March 10, 2025 The current tax regime is making UK markets “just about tradable” and are leading to their “gradual undermining”, according to the chief executive of Interactive Investor*. Speaking in the latest episode of Morning Wire‘s Boardroom Uncovered podcast, Richard Wilson said his company has seen an increase in more investors trading in foreign markets instead of [...]
‘Rachel Reeves, you must do better’: Chancellor urged to act before hospitality’s collapse February 4, 2025 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to take urgent action to prevent the collapse of thousands of hospitality businesses across the UK. In an open letter Sacha Lord, who was until recently Andy Burnham’s night time economy adviser for Greater Manchester, said he no longer considers Labour to be the party of “business and growth”. [...]
Why investors are switching from bullion bars to coins amid Budget capital gains tax fears October 17, 2024 The sale of bullion bars has suffered a sharp drop amid fears Chancellor Rachel Reeves could hike capital gains tax in the Budget later this month. The Royal Mint has revealed sales of bullion bars, which are subject to capital gains tax, fell by 11 per cent year on year in the three months to [...]
Goldman Sachs expects tax hikes of ‘at least’ £20bn in Reeves budget September 10, 2024 Many potential tax reforms have faced criticism for their potential unintended consequences.
Treasury fails to deny capital gains tax hike as Reeves readies ‘broken’ finances warning July 28, 2024 Rachel Reeves is set to warn of the "broken" state of the UK's public finances in a speech on Monday, as rumours of a hike in capital gains tax continue to swirl.