The leaders of one in eight (12%) small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - equivalent to around 680,000 businesses out of the UK’s 5.67 million - are actively planning to relocate themselves, their businesses, or both due to the current tax burden, according to a new poll by Rathbones, one of the UK’s leading wealth and asset management groups.
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5 November 2025
Rathbones CEO urges government to back those building prosperity
A plea to the UK government to back investors and entrepreneurs with pro-growth tax, pension, housing, and investment reforms to build prosperity.
4 November 2025
SMEs cut costs and delay hiring ahead of Budget
UK SMEs brace for Budget impact as 70% fear tax rises, 46% predict a bad Budget, and many cut costs or freeze hiring amid economic uncertainty.
30 October 2025
Cuts to pension tax relief risk £50bn loss of investment
Rathbones warns pension tax relief cuts could drain £50bn from UK funds, hurting investment, growth, and future retirement savings.
24 October 2025
Gender bias undermines meritocracy in financial services
Systemic barriers in finance hinder meritocracy. New research urges inclusive leadership and fair visibility to unlock innovation and drive growth.
17 October 2025
Wealth tax could push £100bn out of UK economy
Rathbones warns a UK wealth tax could drive £100bn abroad, cost £600m to set up, and hurt growth—urging property-based taxes instead.
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