Liz Barclay on Budget Day 26th November 2025
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This article was originally published in http://www.express.co.uk Kyiv’s reported first launch of an “advanced weapon” into Russia — revealed in an exclusive by the Daily Express — is a striking moment in the conflict. It marks Ukraine’s shift from a country forced to defend itself inch by inch into one now capable of hitting backContinue reading “Ukraine appears to be climbing the hill, but it hasn’t reached the summit”
Today’s Budget will leave many small business owners searching for clear answers. That’s why I’ve launched Business111.com — in BETA — to help them navigate what comes next. As the Chancellor delivers today’s Budget, millions of small and micro business owners will be waiting anxiously to understand what the numbers actually mean for them.Continue reading “Launching Business111.com: A New Lifeline for Small Businesses”
By Liz Barclay – ex HMG’s Small Business Commissioner The early release of Rachel Reeves’s Budget points to sweeping tax changes. For small and micro businesses, the impact could be profound and painful. Before the Chancellor even reached the dispatch box today, the Office for Budget Responsibility appeared to spill the biggest secrets ofContinue reading “Budget Signals a Tougher Road Ahead for Small Firms”