09 December 2024
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves made history when she became the first female in British parliamentary history to deliver a Budget. Billed as a Budget made up of ‘tough decisions’, it was feared British business would bear the brunt of shoring up the economy and investing in public services. Indeed, many feared any proposed changes would be to the detriment of meeting green policy obligations. In the end, the Budget brought some relief in terms of fuel overheads and helping some firms invest in a greener future. However, it wasn’t without pain, particularly that related to increases to employment costs. Read More >>