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 higher taxes on savings income and rental profits to the introduction of Founders’ Relief and changes to employee share schemes, the team explore the key measures, who stands to gain or lose, and the wider implications for the UK tax landscape.

They also discuss pensioners’ tax allowances, HMRC compliance, the future of the FIG regime and the changes that didn’t make it into the Budget. Listen now for their immediate reactions and expert insight into what happens next.

 

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&rsquo;s Autumn Budget 2026 and discuss what the announcements mean for businesses, individuals and investors.
From higher taxes on savings income and rental profits to the introduction of Founders&rsquo; Relief and changes to employee share schemes, the team explore the key measures, who stands to gain or lose, and the wider implications for the UK tax landscape.
They also discuss pensioners&rsquo; tax allowances, HMRC compliance, the future of the FIG regime and the changes that didn&rsquo;t make it into the Budget. Listen now for their immediate reactions and expert insight into what happens next.
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Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

BRave Business and The Tax Factor

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in
the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

Brought to you by accounting, tax, audit and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg BRave Business is aimed at entrepreneurial businesses, we focus on providing market updates, practical guidance, timely insights, and professional opinions from industry experts, helping you make informed decisions for your business. The Tax Factor is a weekly podcast with our expert team looking at the news and updates in the world of tax and providing analysis of what it might mean for you.

The Tax Factor – Episode 128 – Autumn Budget 2026 Special

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 navigate and consider practical ways to simplify the tax code.

Dan also shares lessons from other countries that have improved their tax systems and discusses the potential for meaningful reform in the UK.

The pair also put some of the UK's most debated taxes under the spotlight, including Stamp Duty Land Tax, Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. From tax reform to the impact of complexity on business and economic growth, this episode analyses how the UK could build a simpler, more effective tax system.

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 navigate and consider practical ways to simplify the tax code.
Dan also shares lessons from other countries that have improved their tax systems and discusses the potential for meaningful reform in the UK.
The pair also put some of the UK's most debated taxes under the spotlight, including Stamp Duty Land Tax, Inheritance Tax and Capital Gains Tax. From tax reform to the impact of complexity on business and economic growth, this episode analyses how the UK could build a simpler, more effective tax system.

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

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 and the pensions triple lock, as well as potential changes to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and the FIG regime.

Nimesh and Dan also consider what a simpler UK tax system could look like and why, after years of tax changes and speculation, a boring Budget with no gimmicks might be exactly what the UK needs.

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 and the pensions triple lock, as well as potential changes to Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and the FIG regime.
Nimesh and Dan also consider what a simpler UK tax system could look like and why, after years of tax changes and speculation, a boring Budget with no gimmicks might be exactly what the UK needs.

The Tax Factor – Autumn Budget Preview 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 reveal about the health of the UK tax system.

The discussion challenges some common assumptions, including the belief that large multinational businesses are the primary drivers of lost tax revenue. Instead, Nimesh and Heather examine where the tax gap really sits, the role of small businesses, and whether initiatives such as Making Tax Digital, increased compliance activity and whistleblowing measures can help improve tax collection over the long term.

They also look at the political backdrop, with a potential change of Chancellor on the horizon and growing pressure on the public finances. Could tackling the tax gap provide a solution, or is the reality far more complicated?

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 reveal about the health of the UK tax system.
The discussion challenges some common assumptions, including the belief that large multinational businesses are the primary drivers of lost tax revenue. Instead, Nimesh and Heather examine where the tax gap really sits, the role of small businesses, and whether initiatives such as Making Tax Digital, increased compliance activity and whistleblowing measures can help improve tax collection over the long term.
They also look at the political backdrop, with a potential change of Chancellor on the horizon and growing pressure on the public finances. Could tackling the tax gap provide a solution, or is the reality far more complicated?

The Tax Factor – Episode 128 – Autumn Budget 2026 Special

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