Southampton

Business advisory firm Quantuma is pleased to announce the promotion of restructuring specialist Alyson Richards to Director. Alyson, a licensed insolvency practitioner based in the firm’s Southampton office, is a member of Quantuma’s Restructuring and Insolvency team.

This is the fourth of a series of articles analysing details of the recent Autumn Budget statement and the impact these measures will have in particular on employers and those looking to exit.

The 2025 Budget introduced several changes that will reshape how business owners draw income, structure their companies and plan for the future. While these measures didn’t grab the headlines like changes to income tax or property charges, it’s highly likely they’ll impact the decisions you make daily when you’re running a business.

This is the third of a series of articles analysing details of the recent Autumn Budget statement and the impact these measures will have on family businesses, future generations and those looking for tax efficient investments.

Reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT) stand out as one of the biggest and most impactful long-term shifts from the 2025 Budget. Rather than tinkering at the edges with thresholds and allowances, these changes fundamentally change how families pass on businesses, pensions, and assets.