People should be trusted to make their own financial decisions
The consequences of George Osborne empowering us to do as we wish with our pension pots are truly massive. Not least for investment in SMEs, says The City Grump.
Energy, investments and exports: A Budget for business?
George Osborne announced a number of welcome measures for businesses in today's Budget.
Budget 2014: Key measures announced
Today's Budget saw chancellor George Osbourne unveiling a number of measures which will affect small and medium businesses.
Budget 2014: Can the government afford to cut corporation tax?
To reduce corporation tax as promised, the government has to raise tax on individuals – unless of course it takes action to dramatically reduce the size of the state.
2014 Budget should be “the last in its current format”
The Institute of Economic Affairs would like to see the Budget system overhauled and streamlined.
Budget 2014: 100 MPs pledge support for freeze in beer tax
Calls for a freeze in beer tax in the Budget have more support than any other tax measure among early day motions (EDMs), as 100 MPs have signed to pledge support.
Budget 2014: CBI calls on George Osborne to help SMEs access finance
The CBI has called on George Osborne to support small and medium businesses’ access to finance ahead of the Budget later this month.
Budget: Top business group proposes £1,000 incentive to hire young people
The British Chambers of Commerce has sent Chancellor George Osborne a proposal to fund £1,000 grants to incentivise businesses to hire young people.