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Burnham’s Budget: the political and economic outlook for business

Join us for a buffet breakfast, networking and a presentation on the current political and economic landscape for UK businesses.

About the event

Guest speaker Stuart Burt, Head of Public Policy Unit at NatWest Group, will reflect on Andy Burnham’s first few months as Prime Minster, his policy agenda and the implications for businesses across different sectors.

Then Melanie Prestwich, Corporate Tax Partner at Azets, will summarise the tax announcements from the Chancellor’s autumn budget and the considerations and opportunities.

Topics will include:

  • The UK political and economic outlook
  • Recent policy developments and their implications across sectors
  • The impact of the budget on businesses and navigating economic change
  • Corporate tax updates and practical considerations for growth

This session will provide valuable insights to help business leaders understand the challenges and opportunities ahead.

About the speakers

Stuart Burt, Head of Public Policy Unit at NatWest Group
Stuart leads the bank’s public policy work, with a particular focus on economic growth and the wider UK policy agenda. Prior to joining NatWest, he spent eight years at KPMG UK leading public policy and political analysis, advising senior business leaders on political developments. Earlier in his career, he worked at Channel 4, in the UK Parliament, and in parliamentary roles internationally.

Melanie Prestwich, Corporate Tax Partner at Azets
Melanie has been advising family and owner-managed businesses for over 30 years and is known for her practical approach to cutting through the technical noise that follows a budget announcement by highlighting the real implications of tax changes and what matters to business owners.

Booking

This event is by invitation only. If you are a business leader from Hertfordshire or North London and would like to be put on the mailing list to receive future invites, please email bookings@longmores.law.

Each of the sponsors is sending and collating their own invitations and responses so basic information such as name, company, and email address may be shared for the purpose of organising the event and communicating with you about it.