Autumn Statement needs to boost confidence among SMEs
With the referendum vote having hit UK confidence, chancellor Philip Hammond’s first autumn statement needs to be filled with support.
Tag: Autumn Statement
How to make chancellor George Osborne’s devolution deal work for your business
By David Pester
In his comprehensive Spending Review in November, chancellor George Osborne confirmed details about the government’s vision for regional devolution in England. Following the stream of devolution deals struck in the run-up to the review – including those for Sheffield City Region, the North East and the West Midlands – he revealed that a number of other deals were progressing at a steady pace.
Autumn Statement 2015: Investment in catapult centres could fortify UK’s strong global position
Chancellor George Osborne’s Emergency Budget contained little concrete detail about the funding prospects for the nation’s science sector, but the 2015 Autumn Statement and Spending Review has confirmed an increase in investment in catapult centres.
Business confidence soars ahead of the “Bonus” Budget
By Tim Adams
Business confidence is heading in the right direction, as we approach the “Bonus” Budget.