Why Labour’s Growth Plan Must Empower UK Retail Investors

Why Labour’s growth plan must empower UK retail investors

As we approach the Labour government’s Autumn Budget, the conversation about how to deliver sustainable growth has never been more important. Every lever for economic expansion must be pulled, from productivity and innovation to private investment and trade. If the government is to meet the ambitions set out in its manifesto, it must look everywhere for new sources of momentum. One lever that has been consistently overlooked by governments of al…

Budget 2025: Back our growing sector, don’t whack it with more taxes

By Huw Edwards, CEO of ukactive  As the Budget looms at the end of November, the voice across all sectors is united and clear: there can be no more tax on business.   All businesses and households are bracing themselves for a painful Budget as the Chancellor attempts to balance the country’s finances in the face of continued stagnant growth, an ageing society, and public services that are unable to consistently meet the needs of communities. The…

Chamber outlines priorities ahead of Budget

The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), representing nearly 2000 businesses employing around 40 per cent of the region’s workforce, has outlined its priorities ahead of the 2025 Autumn Budget.  Its submission stresses the need for fiscal clarity, targeted investment and policies that unlock economic potential across the North East. Central to the…