October budget 2024 predictions: what Rachel Reeves could announce
With the Labour government set to present its first budget on 30 October, anticipation is mounting as businesses and individuals alike brace for potential tax changes and spending shifts. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made it clear that tax hikes are inevitable,
Funding for UK start-ups falls to six-year low as investment slows
Investment in UK start-ups has hit its lowest level in six years, highlighting the growing challenge for the government in stimulating economic growth. In the three months to September, there were just 32 fundraising rounds for early-stage businesses, down from 75
The installed base of cellular IoT devices in the retail industry to reach 217.7 million by 2028
The number of cellular IoT connections in the retail industry reached 147.9 million worldwide in 2023, according to a new research report from Berg Insight. Cellular IoT technology enables devices such as POS terminals, ATMs, digital signs and ticketing machines to
Congressional leaders negotiating potential lame-duck deal to address AI concerns
Congressional leaders in the House and Senate are privately negotiating a deal to address increasing concerns about artificial intelligence, and they’re hoping to move a bill in the lame-duck period, two people close to the negotiations tell POLITICO. The specifics
Capital Gains Tax concerns loom over UK tech sector ahead of Autumn Budget
The UK tech industry is on edge as speculation mounts over potential changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Leading audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg has expressed concerns that such changes could have a detrimental impact