Opinion
R&D tax reliefs revamp questioned
Government proposals to streamline the research and development (R&D) tax relief system have been called into question by top 10 accountancy firm Azets.
Monday 21 September 2026
Some of the UKs leading business leaders and opinion formers share their insight and ideas for growth
Government proposals to streamline the research and development (R&D) tax relief system have been called into question by top 10 accountancy firm Azets.
The recent fall in fintech investment will strengthen the financial services sector in the long-term, says a leading financial services figure.
As a business owner, I have come to realise that sustainability is not just a buzzword, but an essential aspect of any successful business plan.
The CBI's time has passed and it is no longer fit for purpose, according to former Barclays' director Baroness Wheatcroft.
With IR35 in the news again as celebrities including Gary Lineker and Eamon Holmes faced the outcome of their own legal battles, a leading trade body…
According to government statistics total UK apprenticeship participation is 740,000 for 2021/22, forming a sizeable chunk of the UK workforce.
Starting and running a business takes hard work, motivation, and persistence. It's an exciting venture, but one that comes with its fair share of obstacles and…
As VAT reaches a historic milestone of 50 years in UK law, the head of VAT at an organisation supporting more than 4,500 businesses in the…
Despite the Chancellor announcing an expansion of 30 hours free childcare provision as part of the Spring Budget, there is concern across the UK from those…
At Business Matters we have spoken to a number of experts to gauge their opinions about Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget, and whilst the Chancellors announcements have…
Jeremy Hunt is going to let a lot of people down at his budget next Wednesday as the Chancellor is poised to resist calls to save a…
Social media entrepreneur Ryan Williams has penned an open letter to the Prime Minister, urging him and his government to overhaul A-Level business studies in the…
Kai Hunter, Executive Director at Conister Finance & Leasing explains that research her company undertook recently revealed that over a fifth of UK SMEs that required external…
Businesses must improve workplace fluidity if they are to emotionally and financially support employees through rising childcare costs.
Permanently freezing fuel duty at the Budget would mean a loss of £5.5 billion each year to the public finances and benefit the richest, a think-tank…