The Government has confirmed that from 6 April 2026, the value of qualifying assets that can benefit from 100% Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) will increase from £1 million to £2.5 million per individual.
Why the Autumn 2025 Budget signals a new era for green-tech and sustainable innovation
The Autumn Budget 2025 is more than an economic announcement. For many in the sustainability and green-tech community, it represents a shift in direction, a renewed commitment to innovation, climate resilience, and the technologies that will define the UK’s low-carbon future. While the broader fiscal landscape is tightening, the government has been unequivocal in one area: gree ...
How the Budget supports tech and manufacturing growth
At Ward Williams, we work closely with businesses across tech, innovation, manufacturing, and engineering sectors, helping them leverage the right investment opportunities to drive growth. The Autumn Budget 2025 has introduced several key measures aimed at supporting high-potential businesses in these areas, including changes to the EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme), SEIS (See ...
Autumn Budget 2025: Is Your Business Ready for the New Tax Landscape?
What the latest Budget changes really mean for SMEs, larger businesses and high-growth innovators Over the last three fiscal events – Autumn Budget 2024, the Spring Statement, and Autumn Budget 2025 – the Government has reshaped the tax environment for UK businesses more than any single year in the last decade. On the surface, corporate tax rates haven’t shifted dramatically. ...