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Nov 10, 2025
John Walsh, Co-founder of Bio & Me, shares how inflation is challenging food brands, while Judith McKenzie from Downing Fund Managers highlights market hesitance ahead of the upcoming budget. Meanwhile, Professor Jonathan Porter explains the economic context necessitating potential tax increases. Andy Mitchell, leading the Tideway project, discusses its environmental benefits and timely delivery, offering lessons for future infrastructure. Together, they explore how budget reforms could stimulate growth and improve public services.
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Small Business Felt Last Year's Tax Hits
- John Walsh said new business taxes hit his 15-person company hard, costing staff hires.
- He cited an extra £39,000 national insurance and £70,000 packaging tax that reduced hiring capacity.
Use Tax Incentives To Mobilize UK Investment
- Reforming ISAs and pension tax incentives could attract household savings into UK companies.
- Use tax breaks and promotion to stimulate investment and narrow the UK valuation gap with US peers.
UK Market Sits At A Valuation Discount
- The UK stock market trades at deep discounts to US peers, hurting company valuations.
- Stimulus via tax-preferenced savings could help close that valuation gap and support growth.
