Looking to fully understand what Labour’s first Budget means for your organisation?
All eyes are on Wednesday 30 October 2024, as Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver her first Budget statement – Labour’s first in 14 years – addressing the government’s new strategy to help balance the books.
Join Reed and accountancy firm, MHA, for an insightful evening as we delve into the implications of the recently announced Autumn Budget and what it means for your business and the wider economy.
Professor Joe Nellis, Economic Adviser at MHA, will provide an in-depth review of the budget, before MHA’s Stuart Chipperfield (Tax Director), Glen Thomas (Partner), and Sue Rathmell (VAT and Indirect Tax Partner), provide their thoughts and insights – alongside an audience Q&A.
This event is designed for professionals seeking expert analysis and practical advice on navigating the changes and opportunities presented by the new fiscal policies. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss any queries they have around the Budget and how it applies specifically to their organisations.
The agenda
5.30 - 6.00: Arrival
6.00 - 6.15: Guest to be seated
6.15 - 6.30: Virtual presentation from Joe Nellis
6.30 - 7.15: Presentation from panel and Q&A
7.30: Networking
Please note the agenda is subject to change based on the latest developments and the specifics of the Autumn Budget.
Speaker
Professor Joe Nellis, Economic Adviser, MHA
Joe Nellis CBE is one of the UK’s most experienced and well-known economists, with four decades of experience commenting on UK, European and global macro-economic trends. He is the Professor of Global Economy at Cranfield School of Management and has been MHA’s economic adviser since February 2024.
Joe is a frequent commentator to national print and broadcast media on issues such as public investment, GDP and growth, tax and the wider economy as well as data points such as inflation, unemployment and interest rates.
Joe has published 19 research and subject-based books and over 200 academic and practitioner journal articles. His research encompasses analysis of business developments in a changing world in terms of the macroeconomy, the role of government, the impact of technology, societal and demographic trends.
Panellists
Stuart Chipperfield, Tax Director, MHA
Stuart is a Chartered Tax Advisor and has been with MHA since 2013, he has worked within private client tax for over 16 years.
Having started his career with HM Revenue & Customs, he has gained useful insight into ‘the other side of the fence’. Stuart has experience helping clients involved in the healthcare, legal and property sectors deal with their income tax, inheritance tax and capital gains tax issues. He also advises individuals on residence and domicile issues including the use of trust structures.
Glen Thomas, Partner, MHA
Glen is an experienced tax professional and has been providing his clients with a broad range of advisory services for 20 years. He has advised on clients of all sizes from owner managed businesses to international groups. His expertise centres on corporation tax and all matters that affect entrepreneurial owner managed businesses. He also advises on issues concerning tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Glen also advises non-domiciled individuals regarding their UK tax affairs and regularly provides advice to non-UK resident trusts concerning the UK tax implications of providing benefits to UK resident beneficiaries, as well as holding UK assets.
Sue Rathmell, VAT and Indirect Tax Partner, MHA
Sue is an Indirect Tax specialist with more than 30 years’ experience of VAT, insurance premium tax, excise and customs duties. She joined MHA in April 2017 and heads up the indirect tax services in the Kent region.
With experience with over 50’s tour operator Saga under her belt, Sue is a travel VAT specialist, helping tour operators understand the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS), which calculates how much VAT is due on holidays.
