Andy Burnham’s plan to raise the small business rates relief threshold to £18,000 could free 140,000 firms from the tax, but at a cost of £880m a year.
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Burnham signals “room for movement” on tax as he pledges business rates cut for pubs and high street firms
Andy Burnham says there is “room for movement” on tax, pledging a 20% business rates cut for pubs and higher levies on warehouses ahead of becoming PM
5 Financing Options That Simplify How to Buy Property in Portugal
Investing in real estate in Portugal can be an attractive opportunity, but navigating the financial landscape requires careful consideration of available financing options.
6 Steps to Prepare for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax
Making Tax Digital (MTD) was first introduced by HM Revenue and Customs as part of a wider plan to modernise the UK tax system.
Founders and MPs warn Reeves that Britain’s tax system is telling entrepreneurs to leave
More than 90 business leaders and 19 MPs have written to Rachel Reeves warning that a “death by a thousand cuts” on tax is driving Britain’s founders abroad.
Business rates rethink demanded as 104,000 small firms swept into tax net
The FSB has written to the Treasury urging ministers to lift the small business rates relief threshold to £25,000 after 104,000 firms were dragged into the tax net in April 2026.
The Hidden Costs of Inheriting a Property in the UK
From probate fees and inheritance tax to insurance and maintenance, here are the hidden costs of inheriting a property in the UK.
The Knowledge versus the algorithm: inside London’s £42bn robotaxi reckoning
Waymo and Wayve are racing to launch driverless robotaxis in London by Q4 2026. With black cab numbers down 34% and £42bn at stake, can the Knowledge survive the algorithm?
JPMorgan threatens to scrap Canary Wharf skyscraper if Labour swings left on bank taxes
Jamie Dimon warns JPMorgan will “reconsider” its 3 million sq ft Canary Wharf skyscraper if a more left-leaning UK government raises taxes on banks. What it means for the City and SMEs.
TG Jones faces bailiff threat as WH Smith successor buckles under unpaid tax bills
TG Jones, the rebranded former WH Smith high street chain, owes £15.8m to councils, suppliers and HMRC and could run out of cash by June, owner Modella warns.
OECD urges Reeves to overhaul ‘inefficient’ UK tax system
The OECD has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to launch an in-depth review of Britain’s “inefficient” tax system, warning distortions and loopholes are throttling investment and growth.
Harrods Estates shuts up shop after 130 years as tax raids on wealthy overseas buyers take their toll
Harrods Estates has shut its doors after 130 years, citing falling demand in London’s luxury property market driven by stamp duty rises, the abolition of non-dom status and shifting buyer tastes.
The non-doms have packed their suitcases and the tax base is going with them
A year after the non-dom regime was scrapped, says Richard Alvin, the data is in. The capital, the giving and the City salaries that have left town tell their own story.
Happy New Tax Year: same kicking, slightly higher boot
6 April brings higher employer NICs, the rates revaluation, and IHT bear-traps for family firms. Richard Alvin: in Britain, ‘growth’ is something done to you, not for you.
Labour’s tax uncertainty is pushing Britain’s wealthiest towards the exit
Two-thirds of Britain’s ultra-wealthy have considered leaving the UK, with inconsistent tax policies cited as a bigger factor than high rates, according to a new BDO survey of multi-millionaires.
