A survey conducted by Accountants BDO has found that nearly 50% of medium-sized British companies plan to delay investment plans due to last month's rise in corporation tax. The headline rate rose to 25% in April from 19% in the year prior.

  • 46% of businesses surveyed with a turnover of between 10 million and 300 million pounds reported that the rise in corporation tax would delay investment
  • 39% said it would slow hiring or lead to job losses

Reuters have more here if you are interested.

(ps not breaking news, but ICYMI) Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove says the new forum is intende