Eight in ten (86%) of UK small business owners are fearful of Autumn Budget announcements that could negatively impact the growth outlook and finances of their enterprises according to new research from Novuna Business Finance. For those that expressed concerns, the prospect of national insurance hikes (49%), rises to VAT (48%) and income tax (50%)…
Read moreThree quarters of SMEs (74%) say that the upcoming budget will directly impact their future growth plans, according to research from specialist SME lender, Simply Asset Finance. Nearly a third of businesses (31%) say it’ll have a significant impact,13% believe it will be fundamental to them, while just 15% expect the budget to have no…
Read moreNew research from Skipton Building Society has found that just one in four people (26%) are feeling hopeful and optimistic about the upcoming Budget announcement. Whilst a further 70 per cent admit to feeling worried or anxious on what the Government may announce. And of those, it is more women (77%) than men (62%) feeling…
Read moreChancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced the Spring budget for 2024. Commenting on budget, Richard Lane, Chief Client Officer at StepChange Debt Charity, said: “It’s encouraging to see a six-month extension to the Household Support Fund (HSF) announced today, but it’s questionable how much things will improve in that time, especially considering two in five people…
Read moreThe Chancellor is set to receive a short-term borrowing boost in his Budget, some of which he will use to prevent a spike in energy bills and petrol prices next month. But in the face of a longer-term weak outlook he faces tough choices on how to resolve public sector strikes and boost Britain’s growth…
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