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'Culture shift' needed in how UK does business, Andy Burnham urges
20+ hour, 24+ min ago (700+ words) The UK needs a "culture shift" in how it does business, Andy Burnham has said ahead of a meeting with some of the UK's biggest bosses. The prime minister said those who take risks in business should be backed by…...
ABI backs Chancellor's 25% regulation cut pledge
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (242+ words) Chancellor John Healey delivered his first major speech since taking over the Treasury in July, using an address at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry to set out a growth agenda ahead of the October Budget. He pledged to "draw…...
Brown & Brown makes its first Scottish acquisition - and signals where UK expansion is heading
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (198+ words) Brown & Brown (Europe) has acquired Alan R MacKay & Company Limited, trading as MacKay Corporate Insurance Brokers - the firm's first retail acquisition in Scotland. It is a direct response to the geographical gaps Carolyn Callan, chief executive officer of Brown & Brown…...
Cut national insurance contributions for under-25s to get...
1+ week, 1+ day ago (524+ words) Saturday 5 September 2026 The British Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to cut employer national insurance contributions for all under-25s in the budget next month – a measure it says will help tackle youth employment and generate higher growth. In…...
Tax hikes coming, say new reports - what it means for insurance professionals
1+ week, 5+ day ago (872+ words) Andy Burnham used his first Prime Minister's Questions on Tuesday to refuse, twice, to rule out raising taxes or borrowing more at next month's Budget. It came on the same day UK government borrowing costs hit their highest level since…...
The terrorism exclusion clause brokers rarely explain just became relevant twice
2+ week, 5+ day ago (860+ words) Insurance Business The terrorism exclusion clause brokers rarely explain just became relevant twice Australia had three terrorism declarations in 23 years. Two came in the same financial year. Neither generated a claim - meaning most commercial property clients still do not know…...
HMRC's mansion tax inspectors are heading for £2 million+ homes
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (599+ words) Insurance Business HMRC's mansion tax inspectors are heading for £2 million+ homes Brokers have two reasons to pay attention Owners of England's priciest homes are about to get some unwelcome visitors. HMRC valuation agents will, in some cases, call at properties…...
Mayors get planning powers to override councils, and insurance is moving in the opposite direction
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (173+ words) The government is set to give mayors across 13 combined authority areas in England new powers to override local councils on major planning decisions, accelerating progress toward Labour's target of 1.5 million new homes by the end of the decade. The move…...