The Tax Factor – Episode 128 – Autumn Budget 2026 Special

In this Autumn Budget special of The Tax Factor, Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah is joined by Head of Tax Sean Drury and Head of Private Client John Bull to unpack Chancellor John Healey’s Autumn Budget 2026 and discuss what the announcements mean for businesses, individuals and investors. From h…

The Tax Factor – Episode 127 – How did the UK tax system become so complicated?

Blick Rothenberg CEO Nimesh Shah welcomes tax expert Dan Neidle back to the podcast to discuss the growing complexity of the UK tax system and what needs to change. They explore how years of political decisions and tax changes have created a system that is increasingly difficult for businesses to …

The Tax Factor – Autumn Budget Preview Special

In this special episode of The Tax Factor, CEO Nimesh Shah is joined by tax expert Dan Neidle to look ahead to the Autumn Budget and examine some of the key tax issues facing the Government. The pair discuss whether further tax rises are really needed, the pressures created by an ageing population…

The Tax Factor - The Tax Gap Special

This special summer edition of The Tax Factor sees CEO Nimesh Shah joined by Heather Self to analyse one of the most discussed and often misunderstood issues in UK tax policy: the tax gap. Together, they explore what the tax gap actually measures, why it matters, and what the latest HMRC figures re…

The Tax Factor – Episode 125 - Tax Bombshells, ISA Loopholes & Tax Myths

In the final episode of Season 3, CEO Nimesh Shah and Heather Powell take a look at some of the tax stories making headlines, including Andy Burnham's proposals for a land value tax and inheritance tax reform, and the latest developments surrounding Rachel Reeves' ISA plans. They discuss the pract…

The Tax Factor – Episode 124 - Leadership Tax Plans, Overseas Branches & Pension Changes

In this week’s episode of The Tax Factor, Neil Insull and Tom Goddard explore some of the major tax and political developments currently shaping the UK landscape. From Labour leadership contenders and proposed wealth taxes to major changes affecting businesses and pensions, the discussion highlight…

The Tax Factor – Episode 123 - Remote Working, Zack Polanski’s Tax Troubles & Mega Marshmallows

Debutants David Livitt and Joe Lankester join us for the latest episode of The Tax Factor, exploring a mix of global policy updates, unusual living arrangements and a standout VAT tribunal case. The episode begins with new OECD guidance on global remote working, looking at how businesses can manag…

The Tax Factor – Episode 122 – Football Referees, Residency Rules & Scottish Tax

Football, tax tribunals and residency rules all come under the spotlight in this week’s episode of The Tax Factor, as Paul Noble and Robert Salter discuss some of the latest stories making headlines across the tax world. The episode begins with the high-profile PGMOL case against HMRC, exploring w…

The Tax Factor – Episode 121 – FIG Regime What You Need to Know

This week on The Tax Factor, John Bull and Sean Drury focus on the Foreign Income and Gains (FIG) regime, one of the most significant recent changes to the UK tax landscape for internationally mobile individuals. They begin by outlining how the regime works in practice, who it applies to, and how i…

The Tax Factor – Episode 120 - MP Tax Trouble, Tech Ambitions & Tax Through Time

This week on The Tax Factor, Stefanie Tremain and Paul Haywood-Schiefer begin with a roundup of the top tax stories making headlines, before turning to a case involving an MP’s tax affairs. Paul looks at how Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) rules operate in practice and highlights the importance…