The Budget
Editor's Comment: Brace yourself for the Budget
Gross domestic product figures were revised upwards to 0.3% growth for the first quarter, suggesting that the UK is on its way back to steady growth. Yet, despite politicians sorting out a coalition government in fast-forward compared to many of our…
News: Biba chief warns Con-Dem leaders of tax hike implications
The chief executive of the British Insurance Brokers' Association (Biba) has called on the new coalition Government to avoid taking the "easy option" of raising taxes to cut the deficit.
FBP welcomes coalition policy pledge
The Forum of Private Business claims thousands of smaller businesses could benefit from measures outlined in the coalition agreement between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties published today.
Coalition government: compromise over National Insurance and capital gains tax
Parties agree over respective manifestos for business.
News Analysis: A Budget for business?
Emmanuel Kenning reviews the profession's response to the last Budget before the upcoming general election
Editor's comment
At first glance, the Budget should be a definite positive for brokers.
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Brokers cautioned to take note of fixed-premium IPT exception
Despite the Chancellor's u-turn on the imposition of IPT on intermediary fees, brokers have been warned that they may still apply to add on policies such as legal expenses and breakdown cover.
SME plans fail to impress
The 2010 Budget proposals to ease the burden for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm reception from the business community.
Budget 2010: SMEs not satisfied with Darling's proposals
More than nine out of ten small to medium enterprises (SMEs) were left disappointed by this week’s Budget, a snap poll has revealed
Budget 2010: IPT broker burden reduced
Biba and the IIB have both expressed satisfaction following the publication in today's Budget of the final legislation extending the scope of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT).
Budget 2010: Questions raised over how SME measures will be delivered
The Chancellor’s proposals for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) have received a lukewarm welcome with experts voicing concern over how they will work in practice.
Budget 2010: Government extends near £50bn lending lifeline to small businesses
The Chancellor has announced new lending targets of £94bn for the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Lloyds Bank
Gamage and Cosh launch Invicta Insurance Services
Former operations manager at Woodstock Insurance Brokers, Steve Gamage, has set up a new broking service provider called Invicta Insurance Services.
FSA bumps up annual funding requirement
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced its proposed annual funding requirement for 2010/11 which requires an increase of 9.9% in overall funding.
Bank 'supertax' could impact brokers, warns Mazars
Pre-budget report proposal to slash discretionary bank bonuses by 50% could hit intermediaries, according to accountancy firm Mazars
Biba concern over IPT changes
Government to apply insurance premium tax to fees on personal lines insurance
Darling increases National Insurance again; small business tax increase deferred
Chancellor Alistair Darling announces his pre-Budget report
BGL Group's income and profits grow
The group said the success of its price comparison site Comparethemarket.com has helped boost profits