Autumn Budget 2026: Helping to shape the conversation on UK tax policy

At Blick Rothenberg, our role goes beyond interpreting and commenting on tax policy. We believe in using our expertise and experience of advising businesses and individuals to challenge thinking, stimulate debate and help shape the future direction of UK taxation. Through our engagement with the media, policymakers and the wider business community, our experts bring practical, real-world perspectives to the national conversation, highlighting where policy could better support entrepreneurship, investment, economic growth and fairness. By asking important questions, challenging proposals and advocating for meaningful change, we aim not only to help our clients navigate the evolving tax landscape, but also to contribute to a more effective and competitive UK tax system.

Autumn Budget 2026: Blick Rothenberg experts share their insights across the UK media

The Autumn Budget 2026 has prompted widespread discussion about the future of UK taxation, economic growth, business investment and personal wealth.

With changes affecting entrepreneurs, savers, landlords, financial institutions and professional services businesses, expert analysis has been essential in helping taxpayers understand what the announcements mean in practice.

Blick Rothenberg’s specialists have contributed to the national conversation, providing technical insight and commercial perspectives on the challenges and opportunities arising from the Budget.

Blick Rothenberg in the media: Autumn Budget 2026

Our experts have been featured in media coverage exploring the impact of the Chancellor’s fiscal decisions, from the implications for private wealth and property investment to the UK’s competitiveness as a place to establish and grow a business.

UK tax policy, economic growth and business confidence

Nimesh Shah, Chief Executive of Blick Rothenberg, contributed his perspective on the Budget’s implications for individuals, landlords and business owners as well as the continuing direction of UK tax policy. Listen to Nimesh’s interview with Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC.

Can the Chancellor raise revenue without choking off growth?

In an opinion article for LBC, Blick Rothenberg Partner Elisa Sofocil explored the challenge of raising tax revenues while supporting economic growth, examining the wider implications for households and the UK economy. Read Elisa’s commentary on LBC. She also gave her insights post Budget insight on Radio 5 live – listen here.

Entrepreneurs, founders and business owners

The Budget’s changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief and new incentives for company founders have raised questions about entrepreneurship, investment and business succession.

Relevant media coverage from Entrepreneurial Services co-lead Malli Kini includes:

City AM — Budget 2026: Healey reduces threshold for Business Asset Disposal Relief

This is Money — Coverage of changes to entrepreneurial tax reliefs and the proposed founders’ incentive.

Our Entrepreneurial Services and tax specialists help business owners understand the implications of changes to capital gains tax, business exits and succession planning.

Private client tax, savings and wealth planning

Changes to the taxation of savings income, inheritance tax considerations and frozen personal tax thresholds have been prominent themes in post-Budget reporting.

The media discussion has included:

Read Stealth inheritance tax to hit savers – how to protect yourself in iNews

Read Nimesh’s Budget Q&A: from tax to pensions, our experts answer your questions in The Times

Read The tax I pay is overwhelming’: How savers became Labour’s cash cow in The Telegraph

Our Private Client specialists advise individuals and families on the interaction between changing tax rules, investment decisions, inheritance planning and the long-term management of wealth.

Property investment and the private rental sector

The Budget’s treatment of rental income has generated considerable debate about the future of buy-to-let investment, the private rental market and the wider property sector as well as the continuing tax pressures facing landlords.

The wider media discussion has also included coverage from Blick Rothenber’s Head of Property and Construction Heather Powell in specialist property publications, including Property Industry Eye, Landlord Today and Estate Agent Today.

Our Property and Construction specialists work with investors, developers and property businesses to navigate tax and regulatory developments affecting commercial and residential property.

Financial services, banking and corporate taxation

Changes affecting banks and the wider financial services sector have raised questions about tax competitiveness, investment and the UK’s position as an international financial centre.

Coverage across the Financial Times, The Telegraph and City AM has examined the implications of the Budget’s banking and business tax measures.

Our Financial Services and corporate tax specialists, led by partner Richard Hinton, advise organisations on navigating complex tax requirements, managing risk and responding to regulatory and fiscal change.

Expert advice beyond the headlines

The Autumn Budget is a significant moment in the UK’s financial calendar, but the implications of tax policy changes often extend well beyond the initial announcements.

As a partner-led tax, accounting and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg works with individuals, entrepreneurs, UK and international businesses, investors and financial institutions to provide practical advice informed by deep technical expertise.

Whether planning for a business exit, assessing the tax implications of property investments, managing personal wealth or considering international expansion, our specialists help clients make informed decisions in an evolving tax environment.

Tax calculator

Our experts produce an interactive tax calculator which determines whether individuals are better or worse off following the Budget announcement – this is published by many of the national newspapers to help their readers understand the impact of any planned fiscal changes. Use the tax calculator here: UK Tax Calculator | Blick Rothenberg.

Explore our Autumn Budget 2026 insights

Discover our latest expert analysis and practical guidance on the measures announced in the Autumn Budget 2026 on our Budget Hub.

Speak to our experts

If you would like to understand how the Autumn Budget may affect your business, investments or personal circumstances, get in touch with Blick Rothenberg’s specialist advisers.