All major Parties’ Tax policies – as given by their Manifestos – give general election voters a misleading impression of tax over the next 5 years.
Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
What SMEs should look for to get a fair deal from public sector framework providers
I was very interested to see that Labour has pledged to champion the cause of Britain’s SMEs. As the front-runner in the election, at least according to the polls, it could signal new opportunities for economic growth.
Formula 1’s Selective Morality: The Flavio Briatore Paradox
Formula 1’s moral compass wavers as it welcomes back Flavio Briatore, previously banned for “Crashgate,” while castigating Christian Horner for internal issues. A stark disparity in values
UK Automotive Sector Faces Critical Skills Gap “Timebomb,” Warns GSF Car Parts CEO
Steve Horne, CEO of GSF Car Parts, calls for urgent government action to address the growing skills gap in the UK automotive industry, highlighting its impact on independent garages and consumers.
Is over-focusing on privacy hampering the push to take full advantage of AI?
Customer data needs to be firewalled and if protected properly can still be used for valuable analytics
Healthy Profits: How To Get The Most From MedTech Investment
Investing in medtech can be highly rewarding, both financially and personally, but every investor needs to have a strategic approach to understanding a startup’s commercial prospects before taking the plunge, says entrepreneur investor Professor Michael Atar.
Britain Should Celebrate the Wealthy – Not Tax Them Out of the Country
It’s time to debunk myths about the wealthy and recognise their contributions to society. Britain should celebrate its successful individuals rather than driving them away with excessive taxes.
How SMEs can navigate the most common financial challenges
Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs.
Scrap Stamp Duty for Over-75s to Solve Housing and Care Crisis, Says Retirement Home Boss
Scrapping stamp duty for over-75s could encourage downsizing, freeing up family homes and providing funds for care, argues the CEO of Retirement Villages Group.
Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden
Election Victory Means Inheriting UK’s Economic Burden
Why embracing Industry 5.0 is a game changer for SMEs
Many of the challenges faced by businesses today are complex, multifaceted and interconnected – requiring a combination of human ingenuity and technological capabilities to solve.
‘Stealth taxes’ dragging 6.5m taxpayers into higher tax bands
The Liberal Democrats have found that 6.5m UK taxpayers are being dragged into a higher tax band as a result of Conservative party budgets, including 15,000 in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s own constituency – a finding described as “damning” for the government with a general election looming.
Farage: I’m not getting a smart meter
Nigel Farage has responded to the demands from the Chief Executive of British Gas that smart meters are mandatory in the UK saying he will never get one and said many people who do are ‘bullied into it’.
US TikTok ban: How would it affect UK creators and businesses?
The ongoing dispute between US lawmakers and TikTok has now reached a tipping point, with the Senate now passing a bill that will force TikTok owners to sell its stake in the company or see the app banned in the US.
Business leaders must adopt “bigger, faster and stronger policies” to effectively battle climate change
Business leaders must adopt “bigger, faster and stronger policies” to effectively battle climate change, according to one of the world’s leading experts on sustainability. Lucas Joppa, Microsoft’s former Chief Environmental Officer, also said individuals can help society by pursuing their passions “through the lens of climate” and urged people to “go forth and conquer”. Mr […]
