Wake Up to Money Cloudy with a chance of growth?
Dec 3, 2025
Dan Murray, co-founder of Heights and angel investor, shares insights on how exit tax rumors are prompting entrepreneurs to consider relocating. Rachel Winter, an investment manager at Killick & Co, discusses how budget decisions may slow UK growth and affect household spending. Tax partner Toby Tallon reveals that many firms anticipate hiring freezes and job cuts due to rising national insurance and minimum wage. They also delve into the mixed impact of AI on employment and the advertising industry's struggles in the face of online platforms.
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OECD Sees Growth Held Back
- The OECD warns UK growth is constrained by higher taxes and tight spending, risking a slower recovery.
- It forecasts unemployment rising to around 5% by 2027, reflecting muted momentum in the economy.
Don't Scare Founders With Exit Taxes
- Avoid heavy exit-tax signals that push entrepreneurs to consider relocating overseas.
- Preserve freedom for founders to stay and invest by keeping post-exit rules predictable and competitive.
Back Startups To Boost Growth
- Support startups with targeted policies because they create jobs and long-term growth.
- Recognize that small-business friendly measures can have outsized benefits for employment and innovation.