A summary of the Spring Statement 2025 and the main changes that come into effect from April 2025 and beyond. The changes were announced well ahead of the Spring Budget.
Spring Statement Summary 2025
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Business Asset Disposal Relief
Business Asset Disposal Relief
BW Corporate Finance team complete sale of Apple House to National Care Group
Bates Weston Corporate Finance team complete the sale of Dorset based Apple House Limited to National Care Group. The vendors benefitted from current Business Asset Disposal Relief as the rate increases to 14% in April 2025. The rate is set to increase again to 18% from April 2026.
Oaklands Support Limited sale to Swanton Care and Community Limited
Bates Weston Corporate Finance team announce the successful sale of Oaklands Support Limited to Swanton Care and Community Limited.
Business Asset Disposal Relief
The changes to Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) announced in the Budget will reduce the rewards for those who take the risk of setting up a new business and driving its success.
Autumn Budget Report
Read our Autumn Budget Report here. The Budget measures aimed to raise over £40bn in taxes, by far the lions share coming from an increase in Employer’s National Insurance Contributions (ERNIC).
Autumn Budget Headlines
Here are the headlines from the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. We have focussed particularly on the business tax measures announced in the Budget.
business rates
Capital Gains Tax and family succession
Craig Simpson, Tax Partner at Bates Weston considers the threat of Capital Gains Tax increases and the impact on family succession timing.
Capital Gains Tax hike on the way?
Should you consider accelerating your business disposal to capture the current rates of Capital Gains Tax?
Delving into Demergers
Richard Coombs, tax partner at Bates Weston, uncovers the problems demergers are designed to fix. He explains how problems arise and why trying to resolve them using anything other than a demerger can often lead to significant tax charges.
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