The Budget – Debt
The government’s unscheduled change of leadership has brought a new PM and a new cabinet. This includes a new Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng. He has kickstarted his tenure with a new budget. It’s described as a mini-budget but has some significant content. Here are the key points you need to know. The National […]
The March 2021 Budget and Debt/Taxes
With the medical effects of COVID19 being tamed, it was always odd-on that the March 2021 budget would be about taming its financial effects. Brexit also had to be a consideration, even if there was only tacit acknowledgement of the fact. That being so, it’s hardly a surprise that there’s little joy when it comes […]
Taxing Times Ahead in 2021
Despite the lockdown, it’s looking increasingly likely that the end could be near for COVID19. It may not be completely eradicated any time soon, but vaccines (and warmer weather) could feasibly bring it under control. It’s probably safe to assume that as soon as a “new normal” is established, the government will have to look […]
How to make your business more attractive to lenders
The plight of small businesses trying to get finance is a standard topic on financial websites and in the printed press. While much of the discussion tends to revolve around what the government and industry bodies can do to make it easier for small businesses to get credit, it’s worth remembering that small businesses can […]