Autumn Budget Breakfast Debrief & Changes in Policies
Tuesday, 5th November 2024, 8.30am
With the UK Autumn Budget set to be revealed on 30th October, understanding the latest economic policies is key to staying ahead of the curve. Join us for an engaging Autumn Budget Breakfast Debrief, where we’ll take a 360° look at how the Chancellor’s announcements will impact the entrepreneurial ecosystem and what you can do to incorporate these changes into your business strategy.
This event will cover:
- Key announcements from the 2024 Autumn Budget
- Tax changes and their potential implications
- Government spending priorities and public sector adjustments
- Policy shifts affecting businesses, employment, and investments
- Q&A session for attendees to discuss concerns or clarifications
Our panellists:
Philip Salter, Founder of The Entrepreneurs Network (Moderator)
Philip Salter founded The Entrepreneurs Network in 2014 with the aim of building an organisation with the aim of helping make Britain the best place in the world to start and grow a business.
Philip was previously Business Features Editor of City A.M. where he wrote a weekly column on entrepreneurship and interviewed many of Britain’s leading entrepreneurs.
He is a frequent speaker at conferences, writes a column for Forbes on entrepreneurship and appears regularly elsewhere in the media.
Bridie Cunningham, Director at Portman Scott
Bridie began her career on a graduate training scheme with retailing giant Marks and Spencer. During a 15 year career in the company she had a number of senior sales and operational roles, both in the UK and overseas. She then moved to Carphone Warehouse where she was Head of UK Retail Productivity and was a member of the team that helped the business enter the FTSE 100. After running her own fashion business, Bridie became fascinated by the role that timely and efficient recruitment could play in a small, growing company’s success and founded Portman Scott with Bernard in 2012.
Ed Prior, Head of Investor Services at SFC Capital
Ed joined SFC from the political world where he worked as an election strategist, speechwriter, and in policy development focused on venture capital and innovation. In business, Ed has advised founders and companies at different lifecycle stages on growth strategy, organisational development and equity-based crowdfunding campaigns. Ed is Head of Investor Services at SFC, responsible for Investor Relations, Fundraising and the Angel House.
Jo Mackie, Partner at Burlington Legal
Jo is an employment partner who has worked in employment law for over 20 years.
She predominantly deals with employer side matters, but also manages complex employee claims. Her specialisms include claims brought under the Equality Act 2010 and under TUPE.
Jo advises businesses on their liabilities in M&A transactions and carries out forensic examination of data room submissions for compliance and regulatory risk.
She has a strong presence with media clients and those in the entertainment industry and is the resident employment law expert for the Times, Sunday Times and Raconteur and appears on Sky and Talk TV on the Vanessa Feltz TV show and on BBC radio with Kate Justice.
Majid Hussain, Partner & Head of Private Client at Haysmacintyre
Majid enjoys advising high net worth individuals, both in the UK and overseas, including non-UK domiciled individuals and private equity executives. Clients he has advised include sports stars, entrepreneurs, individuals with complex, multi-jurisdictional tax affairs, family offices, and UK and non-UK resident trustees.
Majid brings experience and expertise in all areas of private client tax, with a specific focus on international families with complex overseas structures. His notable achievements include being featured for three consecutive years on Citywealth’s ‘Future Leaders 100 List’, alongside being named as Citywealth’s ‘Accountant of the Year’ and ‘Top 35 Under 35 Private Client Advisor 2017’ by eprivate client. Additionally, Majid has been featured in the Spears 500 index 2024, exemplifying his status as a leading private client tax advisor with a strong commercial approach.
Whether you’re a business leader, financial professional, or simply interested in understanding how these changes might affect you, this debrief will provide you with practical insights and actionable information.
Join us for a morning of expert analysis, networking, and breakfast as we explore the key themes from the Autumn Budget and what they mean for the future.
Members enjoy complimentary tickets and can bring up to 3 guests (£10 each).
Limited slots available. RSVP now on the members’ portal.
*Event might include photography and videography, if you are not keen on being filmed or photographed, please let our team know.
