Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights

Ah, Billy Joel. The piano man who once sang of an unstoppable blaze that’s been burning “since the world’s been turning.” Little did he know, decades later, we’d be taking frantic notes on how to handle the ever-growing conflagration.

Could Nigel Farage really be the next UK Prime Minister? It’s a question that, a mere five years ago, would have sounded rather like asking if we’d ever see Piers Morgan run the Ministry of Manners.

Discover why I’m standing with British farmers against ill-conceived inheritance tax changes threatening multi-generational farming families.

Dr Isabella Moore CBE, founder of the Olderpreneur Alliance, champions later-life entrepreneurship as a path to better health, confidence, and mental well-being for older adults.

Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci discusses the implications of Donald Trump’s election victory on UK-US trade relations, highlighting potential challenges for British SMEs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blick Rothenberg urges HMRC to standardise gift tax laws across all industries, including politicians, for greater clarity and consistency in the taxation of gifts.

Bramley, a picturesque Surrey village, has found itself the unfortunate poster child for a modern malady plaguing Britain: the disappearance of accountability.

The UK fashion industry calls for the government to bring back VAT-free shopping for tourists, helping boost the economy and remain competitive globally.