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KPMG Leader Pushes To Include AI In UK Patent Box Scheme 6 Apr 2026 Opinion, Policy - KPMG head of tax policy argues that the government must broaden the UK’s existing Patent Box regime to encompass a wider range of AI applications.
Taxation of Dividends in 2026/27 6 Apr 2026 Policy - The dividend ordinary rate applies to dividends falling within the basic rate band and is set at 10.75% for 2026/27.
How The Bank of England’s Decision To Hold Interest Rates Impacts The Equity Market 5 Feb 2026 Investment, Policy - If the BoE is right about the trajectory of inflation, today's decision might be the stepping stone towards a healthy exit market in 2027.
Employment Rights Act 2025: What UK Startups Need To Know 3 Feb 2026 Employment, Policy - Here is what the Employment Rights Act actually changes, when the new rules apply, and what you need to do to prepare your business.
Entrepreneurship in the UK: The “Start, Scale, Stay” Plan Explained 4 Dec 2025 Policy, Tech - The plan is built on a simple mantra: backing companies to start, scale, and stay in the UK.
What Rachel Reeves’ Budget Means For Tech, Innovation & SMEs 26 Nov 2025 Policy, Trends - Tax-raising rumours and leaks have been making budget headlines for months now. What hasn't is a reassuring commitment of this government to high-growth SMEs, tech-sector businesses and cutting-edge research.
The 2025 AWS Outage Reignited The UK’s Tech Sovereignty Debate 23 Oct 2025 Policy, Tech - The AWS outage raised a point about architectural resilience on one hand, and one about sovereignty and accountability on the other.
Our Predictions For The 2025 Autumn Budget 24 Sep 2025 Policy, Tax - Here's our five Budget predictions for start-ups and scale-ups, prepared together with our Tax colleague Oscar Wingham at Rouse.
What The “Tech Prosperity Deal” Means For UK Start-Ups 23 Sep 2025 Opinion, Policy - Beyond the fancy dinners and royal meets and greets, tech has been one of the main protagonist of Trump's second presidential visit to the UK.
How The New Company Size Thresholds Affect Your Business 22 May 2025 Policy - Companies moving down to a smaller size category will enjoy reduced reporting requirements and auditing requirements.
EMI Share Options Schemes: Requirements, Benefits & Timelines 26 Feb 2025 Employment, Policy, Tax - EMI schemes offer tax advantages to both employees and the granting company, while also being flexible in the way they can be stipulated
Why Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) Are Growing Popular Post-Budget 26 Nov 2024 Fundraising, Policy - As they retained their tax efficiency amid Reeve's CGT crackdown, VCTs have become an increasingly attractive vehicle for UK investors.