Business news 21 October 2025 The UK’s heavy property tax burden and rising borrowing costs weigh on growth, as Rachel Reeves pledges £6bn in red-tape cuts and the Crown Estate launches a £4.5bn life sciences project.. James Salmon, Operations Director.

High Court clarifies: non-qualified staff cannot conduct litigation — even under supervision The High Court has ruled in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys that non-qualified staff cannot conduct litigation, even under a solicitor’s supervision. The decision overturns earlier SRA guidance

Business news 17 October 2025 Small businesses are growing increasingly anxious ahead of November’s Budget, with fears that higher taxes and spending cuts could squeeze growth further. The Chancellor has ruled out a formal wealth tax but confirmed that higher

Business news 16 October 2025 UK businesses face a tight squeeze as growth stalls and tax hikes loom. The Chancellor is preparing for one of the most difficult Budgets in recent years, with both the Institute for Fiscal Studies and

Business news 15 October 2025 Tax reform is dominating the economic agenda today, with experts urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overhaul the UK’s complex tax system and warning that major hikes may be unavoidable in next month’s Budget. As the