Now we have got a new chancellor and government, with the incoming budget there’s a crucial chance to re-set what is an increasingly dire situation in hospitality.
Category: Opinion
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Could motor finance become the next PPI scandal?
With a recent court ruling on hidden commissions in motor finance, the UK faces potential compensation claims that could rival the PPI scandal. Discover the impact on banks and consumers.
Entrepreneurs set to leave the UK as it is no longer the country for business
Rachel Reeves’s budget, featuring tax hikes and cuts to business relief, may push UK entrepreneurs to relocate. Discover how the changes could impact the UK’s business landscape and entrepreneurial appeal.
How hospitality businesses can navigate a business rates bombshell and prepare for the budget
As budget day looms there are plenty of things to consider for the hospitality and leisure sector, from the mooted changes to capital gains tax, to the much desired business rates reform.
Recruiting 5,000 new HMRC compliance officers just first step in fixing UK’s tax system, says Blick Rothenberg
Blick Rothenberg welcomes the recruitment of 5,000 HMRC compliance officers but warns that without proper training and system reforms, the move alone won’t fix the UK’s complex tax system.
Could everything you have been told about Britain’s low productivity be wrong?
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news in recent years you will know that Britain has a productivity ‘problem’.
Why Hiring People with ADHD is a Smart Business Move
Earlier this year John Higginson was diagnosed with adult ADHD. Getting a diagnosis for a neurodivergence was a big step for him. It required a lengthy process and input from family members looking all the way back to his childhood.
HMRC urged to standardise gift tax rules across all industries, including politicians
Blick Rothenberg urges HMRC to standardise gift tax laws across all industries, including politicians, for greater clarity and consistency in the taxation of gifts.
When accountability fades: The toxic reality facing Bramley and beyond
Bramley, a picturesque Surrey village, has found itself the unfortunate poster child for a modern malady plaguing Britain: the disappearance of accountability.
Call to Reinstate VAT-Free Shopping to Support UK Fashion Industry
The UK fashion industry calls for the government to bring back VAT-free shopping for tourists, helping boost the economy and remain competitive globally.
Why all B2B Businesses should embrace digital payments
With so many ways to pay both in-store and online, consumers now expect this level of choice in every aspect of their lives – and we’ve seen B2C businesses adapt and cater to this.
What a Chief AI Officer would unlock for your business
AI innovation is continuing to surge at an exponential rate – with research from McKinsey revealing that 72% of businesses have implemented AI into at least one business function.
Has Lawrence Stroll Just Bought the Formula One World Championship by Hiring F1 Design Guru Adrian Newey
It’s a warm, smug sort of thought, isn’t it? That you could just throw money at a problem, like lobbing loose change at a busker, and suddenly you’re the king of the world. Or in Lawrence Stroll’s case, the king of Formula One.
Labour risks taking Britain back to the 1970s, warns Sir Rocco Forte
Sir Rocco Forte, the luxury hotelier behind Rocco Forte Hotels, has criticised the current government’s “anti-growth” policies, warning that they are pushing Britain back to the economic challenges of the 1970s.
How strong is your business partnership?
Some business partnerships are just meant to be and last for many years, even after the namesakes have long left the business. Think M&S, founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer. But not all business founders have as much enduring success.